How is doing Revision Rhinoplasty?

Definition: Revision rhinoplasty, also known as secondary rhinoplasty, is a surgical procedure performed to correct or improve the results of a previous rhinoplasty.

Reasons for Revision: It may be needed due to dissatisfaction with the initial outcome, functional issues, or complications that arise after the first surgery.

Challenges: Revision rhinoplasty can be more complex than the initial surgery due to altered anatomy, scar tissue, and potential limitations in available cartilage.

IS REVISION NOSE SURGERY DIFFICULT?

Revision nose surgery is being done after the first nose surgery in cases when patient is not satisfied with the shape or function of the nose. There are different names given such as: Secondary rhinoplasty,second rhinoplasty. It is generally considered that these surgeries are more difficult than the first surgery because there is a nasal skeleton that has not been altered and has not been successful,a skin that has been adapted to it and me and my team can be confronted with complications when start operating.

We prepare our patients for the surgery seriously including two main factors;

1-Problems must be clearly and concisely stated

2-Expectations must be realistic

Firstly,there should be enough tissue, especially cartilage tissue.The patients hardly understand this situatiation.But this situation is really simple. During the rhinoplasty surgery we try to do it so it looks natural.Because of this, first of all we need some tissues, especially cartilaginous tissues.In the first surgery, this cartilage reserve is in the middle of the nose called ‘septum’.But sometimes cartilage tissue is not enough while doing revision surgeries.In this case, it can be obtained from cadavar which is called ready cartilage and it is possible to use reliable equipments by carrying out various operations.Or it can be obtained from cartilaginous tissues anywhere in our body.Back of the ear is an alternative.But although I do not use ear cartilaginous very much.Another option is to get a cartilage about 3 cm from the ribs in the nipple line.

If enough preparations have been made and these operations are being performed. surgery complications minimize.