Rhinoplasty Revision in Boca Raton
If you are dissatisfied with your previous rhinoplasty, you have come to the right place. Dr. Oscar Ramirez and Dr. Jason Pozner have performed numerous rhinoplasty revisions during their careers. Dr. Ramirez is the founding member of the Rhinoplasty Society and currently sits on the board of directors of the society. He is recognized by his peers as an expert in rhinoplasty revision cases and has performed hundreds of rhinoplasty cases.
Revision Rhinoplasty, or nose surgery revision, corrects nose-related problems following an unsatisfactory rhinoplasty previously performed for a deviated septum, nasal fracture, or for cosmetic reasons. An important aspect to consider about nose reshaping is that your nose should look as though it “fits” on your particular face. Choosing a nose shape based on a popular look or trend will be unsatisfactory in the end. Our surgeons will work with you to create the best possible shape for your nose, so that your nose is in the correct balance with the rest of your facial features.
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This patient had a rhinoplasty previously. She was unhappy with the appearance as well as the difficulty in breathing. |
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Open Rhinoplasty, multiple cartilage grafts obtained from the rib to recreate the nasal framework: nasal valves, nasal alae, nasal rim and tip. The patient also had nasal wedges excised. |
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How the Procedure is Performed
Revision rhinoplasty procedures are usually performed under general anesthesia in our Boca Raton accredited in-office surgery suite on an outpatient basis. Depending upon the final goals and the extent of improvement required your procedure may be done in either the open or closed method. This will be discussed during your consultation in our office. During the procedure, the skin of the nose is separated from bone and cartilage, which is then reshaped using cartilage grafts obtained from the ear or rib if there are no local grafts available. Both permanent and temporary sutures are placed and the nose is usually packed for a few days following the procedure. The length of the procedure ranges from one to three hours, depending upon the degree of revision needed.
What to expect during recovery
For a closed rhinoplasty procedure, recovery time ranges from about 5 to 7 days and slightly longer for an open procedure. You will experience some swelling and bruising, which may extend into the eyes, causing you to look as though you have black eyes. This can be relieved with pain medication and ice packs. Most patients are back to full activity within two weeks. You’ll come back into the office within the first few days for your first postoperative visit at which time any non-absorbable sutures will be removed as well as the packing, depending on your rate of healing.
It takes up to 6 months for the final results to be visible, so we advise our patients to exercise patience during this time as we wait for the final shape to appear. |
