Sometimes it happens that the result of the dream rhinoplasty does not meet the patient’s expectations. Or over time, breathing problems begin that cannot be solved with medication. Is it possible to get the nose you want to see on the second attempt and still breathe without complications? Let’s figure it out.
Indications for secondary rhinoplasty
Indications for secondary rhinoplasty are medical and aesthetic. Medical indications include the following:
- nose breathing is difficult after rhinoplasty;
- weak nasal wings that collapse when breathing;
- bone deformities after nose reduction;
- weak nasal valves;
- asymmetry of the nose;
- disproportionate size (the nose seems too big, small, long or short compared to the facial features);
- deformities, depressions, the appearance of visible tubercles;
- visible scars or tissue compaction;
- excessive narrowing of the tip of the nose;
- problems with smell.
Aesthetic indications include noticeable cosmetic defects and the patient’s dissatisfaction with the result of primary rhinoplasty. But in this case, it is important for the plastic surgeon to understand whether the operation is, in principle, able to meet the person’s expectations.
Types of secondary rhinoplasty
Primary and secondary rhinoplasty can be both complex operations aimed at correcting several nasal defects, and direct work on a specific problem (for example, correction of the bridge of the nose). Depending on the volume of rhinoplasty, its price is formed.
Result after secondary rhinoplasty
The result after secondary rhinoplasty is the elimination of a previously existing nasal defect or the acquisition of a more desirable nasal shape in the case of aesthetic indicators. The patient may see changes gradually, as the compression bandage (strap) is removed, swelling subsides, and tissue repair occurs.
Possible complications of secondary rhinoplasty
After the operation, swelling and bruising remain, but if you follow the doctor’s recommendations, healing usually goes without complications. The most unpleasant possible complication of secondary rhinoplasty is skin ischemia. Due to the aggressive conduct of the previous rhinoplasty and fibrous processes, the number of vessels decreases, which leads to a deterioration in the blood supply to the skin. The surgeon pays attention to the risks of ischemia first of all and takes all measures to avoid this complication.