“Although rhinoplasty produces outstanding results, it is wholly dependent on your plastic surgeon how the procedure meets the aesthetic goals; revision rhinoplasty may be needed if a primary nose job is not simply enough to achieve the desired goals!”
Revision rhinoplasty is a highly complex, much more involved procedure, which is performed to correct the deformities or flaws caused by accidental injuries/ trauma or previous surgery. Revision rhinoplasty helps improve both nasal shape and functions. However, it is a more precise and complex plastic surgery procedure that requires an expert plastic surgeon with ample experience in nose job surgery, who is not only qualified but also a surgeon with an extremely artistic sense and talent in secondary rhinoplasty.
Dr. Karishma Kagodu (MS, MCh), a board-certified celebrity surgeon and head of KAesthetics, Indiranagar, Bangalore, noted that the differences between good and poor results in revision rhinoplasty are just 1-2 millimeters, requiring extreme artistic precision from a rhinoplasty surgeon to achieve the patient’s goals realistically. Moreover, a revision rhinoplasty can also help alleviate breathing problems. Since the procedure of revision rhinoplasty requires working with tissues that have already been altered, one must take enough time to R&D when selecting the rhinoplasty surgeon in Bangalore, added RSE (Rhinoplasty Society of Europe) active member, Dr. Karishma Kagodu.
Top 7 Questions One should ask their Revision Rhinoplasty Surgeon
1. Am I a suitable candidate for revision rhinoplasty?
If you are unhappy with the results of your primary rhinoplasty and still think it needs more correction to meet the aesthetic goals, revision rhinoplasty may be the right decision. On the other hand, if your concern is seeking perfection with unrealistic expectations that do not align with your anatomy or physiological profile, which is something that rhinoplasty cannot achieve. However, you are the right candidate only when you have realistic expectations and achievable goals, and you are ready to accept the inherent limitations of your revision
rhinoplasty.
2. Do you have experience performing revision rhinoplasty?
Revision rhinoplasty is a more complex procedure than primary rhinoplasty dueto the involvement of tissue work, which often requires correction of alterednasal anatomy and precise correction to improve scar tissue. The presence of scar tissue may result from a previous rhinoplasty surgery, which can alter the natural aesthetics of the nasal shape, size, and contour and potentially deplete the nasal cartilage, making it more difficult to perform the revision surgery. However, one must be wise and selective when choosing a plastic surgeon. Dr. Karishma Kagodu has expertise in performing revision cases, and she successfully helped several patients achieve their desired, realistic goals. Dr. Karishma is an active member of RSE and regularly participates in hands-on practices and world congress meetings as needed. Dr. Karishma may use the patient’s rib cartilage in case a patient has contracted trauma/ accidental injuries causing the loss of nasal architecture.
3. Is it my primary surgeon’s fault that I require a revision?
No, it is not often the case, but it can be a reason if your plastic surgeon is not a facial plastic surgeon or lacks the necessary criteria to perform a rhinoplasty surgery. A plastic surgeon must meet the criteria for performing rhinoplasty surgery and understand the aesthetic angle, as well as the required surgical precision, to achieve the aesthetic goals. Moreover, the introductory consultation plays a crucial role in understanding the patient’s concern. Lack of or poor communication between the plastic surgeon and patient during the in- person consultation, unrealistic goals, breathing issues, or poor healing are all factors that may lead to requesting a revision rhinoplasty surgery. Thus, it is inevitable to clear all your doubts during the consultation, and a patient must understand the inherent limitations of the surgery, as every patient is unique in terms of their physiological and anatomical profile.
4. How long does this procedure typically take?
A revision rhinoplasty is a more complex procedure compared to a primary rhinoplasty. However, taken time to complete the surgery may also increase. Since it is a highly customized operation that may vary from patient to patient, however, the length of the procedure will vary depending on one’s needs and preferences. Revision nose job typically takes 3 to 4 hours to be completed, and in most cases, it takes longer than primary rhinoplasty. Thus, the cost of revision surgery in Bangalore can also be influenced.
5. Is the recovery painful?
Every surgical procedure carries some discomfort, requiring a healing process followed by post-op measures, as suggested by your plastic surgeon. Since the healing process is part of the overall development of the results, it should not be a cause for concern. Still, each patient heals differently, and as far as pain is concerned, it is generally manageable and often subsides within a week. While many patients report less discomfort than their primary rhinoplasty, for pain- sensitive patients, prescription medication can be suggested.
6. What risks are associated with revision rhinoplasty?
As far as risks associated with secondary or revision rhinoplasty are concerned, they are similar to those of primary rhinoplasty. Potential discomforts may include bleeding, infection, bruising, swelling, scarring, skin changes, numbness, altered sensation, or delayed healing. The risks can be minimized effectively with the right procedure planning and post-op instructions.
7. Do patients ever require additional surgery after revision rhinoplasty?
Although it is extremely rare, in some cases, when a patient does not communicate well with their plastic surgeon during the consultation, they may have unrealistic expectations and may request additional surgery. However, it is inevitable to understand the surgical limitations based on your anatomical and physiological profile. Moreover, additional surgery may also be a case of an unsuccessful revision rhinoplasty. Therefore, it is recommended that you choose
your rhinoplasty surgeon wisely. Following in-depth research and visiting various websites will help ensure that your second rhinoplasty is the final
procedure.
If you are looking for revision rhinoplasty in Bangalore or would like to know the cost of rhinoplasty, please call the DR. Karishma Aesthetics team at +91 8951269006, +91 7624809006 or WhatsApp +91 9108969006 to schedule an
in-person consultation today.
