Revision Rhinoplasty in Naples, FL

Patients undergo revision rhinoplasty when a previous rhinoplasty procedure has left them with a nose that does not meet their expectations. The prior surgery may also have affected the person’s ability to breathe properly. Common problems that need correction include asymmetry, unsatisfactory structural support, obstruction of the airway, and general dissatisfaction with the appearance.

The best candidates are healthy men and women looking to repair an aesthetic or functional problem with their nose after previous rhinoplasty surgery.  Candidates must have realistic expectations. Even a secondary procedure may not be able to fully correct the problem, though an experienced surgeon can get as close as possible to meeting, and hopefully exceeding expectations

It is recommended that patients wait to undergo rhinoplasty until the nose has stopped growing. This is typically around 14 or 15 for girls and 16 or 17 for boys (but can vary on an individual basis). Since revision rhinoplasty is performed following a primary procedure, patients will likely be at least this old at the time of their surgery.

Patients generally experience less bruising, swelling, and pain with revision rhinoplasty.  However, it can take 1 -2 weeks for any bruising to resolve. The final results of your surgery many not be seen for up to one year since some swelling will take longer to resolve.

Most patients return to work after dressings and sutures have been removed, which is usually one week after surgery. Some patients feel comfortable returning to work with a splint and may return sooner, at around 2 days.   Dr. Agarwal, Dr. Maloney, or Dr. Holmes may choose to apply supportive brown paper tape to the nose for another 3-4 days after the splint and sutures are removed.

Strenuous activity should be avoided for about 2 to 3 weeks. Walking exercises can resume at around 1 week. Sports and exercise routines that risk trauma to the nose should be put off for 6 to 8 weeks.

Most procedures are performed at our state of the art AAAASF (American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities) certified office surgical center.  We maintain an impeccable operating room and suite, with utmost attention to your safety.

It is required that patients have a family member or friend accompany them to their procedure and drive them home afterward since the effects of anesthesia can inhibit your ability to operate a vehicle. It is also recommended that someone stay with you for the first night post-op.

All surgical procedures have some risk of complication. Risks associated with revision rhinoplasty may include but are not limited to:  adverse reactions to anesthesia, small burst blood vessels, excessive scarring, prolonged swelling, asymmetry, bleeding, infection, and the need for additional revision procedures.