subject: Rhinoplasty: Things To Consider Before Your Revision Nose Job [print this page] Revision rhinoplasty is the perfect fix for a bad nose job. It's a new plastic surgery that's become popular lately because of all the procedures that didn't quite fit our expectations. Doctors have found that this minor surgery, which usually involves a nip here and a tuck there, can turn a bad job into a great success.
Usually, this is an easy operation. In most cases, a bad procedure can be fixed by just adjusting some tissue, or taking off a little more. The first step is to figure out exactly what's wrong with the original work.
What's the Trouble: First, you should sit down with your doctor and figure out exactly what's not right about your nose. Just after your surgery, you may feel disappointed and think that something's just not right. The key to making your revision rhinoplasty a success is identifying perfectly what that something is.
Most often, plastic surgeons take off too much or not enough. Sometimes it's a symmetry problem, leading to a "crooked" look. It may also be an internal problem, where they haven't left you enough room to breathe.
The easiest problem to fix is when they haven't taken off enough. This means that your revision rhinoplasty will involve the doctor simply taking off a little more, and then it'll look just right. The other troubles mentioned above will require a bit more work, but it will be nothing as complex as a full-scale job.
Choosing A Good Surgeon: Your success depends on two things-One, knowing exactly what you want done; and Two, picking a good doctor. His skill will make or break your revision rhinoplasty. After all, it was probably due to the first doctor's lack of skill that you find yourself in the consultation room again!
First, make sure your medical practitioner is board certified. The American Board of Medical Specialties has a whole array of certifications for plastic medical practitioner s. Make sure they're qualified to do the surgery.
Another good way to choose the right medical practitioner is to look at past work they've done. They'll have before and after pictures for you to look at, and probably some former patient testimonies.
The best way to find a good surgeon is to go with a recommendation. If you have a friend or co-worker who's had work done, they'll be happy to recommend their medical practitioner to you. You'll know you've got somebody who takes the time to do the job right.
Revision rhinoplasty is generally easier than a first job. It also carries a shorter recovery time, and means less scarring. The key is to know exactly what you want, and to choose the right medical practitioner. Shop around for the right surgeon to fix your problem area, and you'll be happy with the results.
