A revision rhinoplasty is a primary rhinoplasty performed elsewhere by a different surgeon, or a secondary corrective surgical procedure performed after the initial procedure. Revision rhinoplasty can correct both aesthetic deformities and functional disorders. Revision plasty is performed on people over the age of 18 and without any health problems.

Revision rhinoplasty surgery takes longer than primary rhinoplasty surgery. The majority of revision rhinoplasty surgeries are performed with an open approach, where incisions are made both inside the nose and in the columella, the skin area between the nostrils. Few revision rhinoplasty procedures are performed using a closed or endonasal approach. In this technique, all incisions are made through the nose. After the surgeon has carefully exposed the bony and cartilaginous framework, the cartilage can be repositioned or augmented with bone grafts from a number of potential sites. After the procedure is completed, the incisions used to reach the inner skeleton of the nose are closed and a metal-supported splint is applied to the nose.

What to Do After Revision Surgery

After revision rhinoplasty surgery, bruising and swelling are usually more pronounced compared to primary rhinoplasty, although the pain is usually less than before. It takes 10 -14 days in bruising. It may take several months for the swelling to heal. If an open approach was used, the stitches used to close the skin incision will be removed approximately 3-5 days after the procedure. Most of our patients can return to work within seven days. It is recommended that light tasks begin by building up slowly over time. To facilitate optimal recovery, going to the gym and other heavy exercise should be avoided for at least three weeks.