What is revision rhinoplasty?
Revision rhinoplasty, also known as redo rhinoplasty, is when additional surgery is required after a previous rhinoplasty has been performed. Patients seeking revision rhinoplasty may be looking for improved breathing, a change similiar to their previous nose, or improvement on their existing rhinoplasty result. Many advances have been made in revision rhinoplasty over the past five years. Many persons with nasal deformities thought to be “unoperable” in years past by surgeons from other decades may be able to be addressed by newer techniques and better understanding of nasal dynamics. Revision rhinoplasty is probably the most difficult procedure in all of plastic surgery. While rhinoplasty is difficult procedure by itself, revision rhinoplasty makes this procedure even more challenging. Often times, patients need cartilage grafting to help recreate natural structures and create nasal shape. What is Dr. Shah’s approach to rhinoplasty/ revision rhinoplasty? Dr. Shah often compares rhino
