San Diego revision rhinoplasty is a procedure employed when further surgery is required on the nose. This type of nose surgery is often required to repair a botched surgery, or correct irregularities or hide scars form previous surgeries. San Diego rhinoplasty today is much more effective than what it was 10 years ago. Certain technologies employed now were not available years ago, when many people first had nose reshaping surgery. Because of a lack of expertise and outdated surgical techniques, many San Diego nose job patients from over a decade ago have experienced weakening, and mutations of the nasal structures – case in point, Michael Jackson. Think back to when he first got his nose job. It may have suited him for a while, but as time progressed, his nose got weaker, and more deformed-looking. This is exactly the type of situation where revision rhinoplasty comes into practicality.

Some important things to think about when considering revision rhinoplasty in San Diego are how the nose looks now, what exactly is the issue or problems that need to be repaired and if they in fact can be corrected, what kind of scarring is involved, and what the expectations of the patient are.

A San Diego cosmetic surgeon who specializes in revision rhinoplasty will be able to address all these issues. He or she should be specially trained in the field, have much experience, and be able to communicate with you how the procedure will be performed, and what to expect before, during, and after the surgery. Your expectations are key. If satisfaction is not achieved the first time, then more extensive surgery will be required. For example, a patient may bring in a photo of a celebrity and demand an identical nose, and later find that this type of nose does not complement their other features and overall facial aesthetic. It is important to talk with your doctor in order to achieve both satisfying and realistic results.

It is rare that a recent rhinoplasty surgery requires extensive revision work, unless something has gone wrong. Sometimes, patients accidentally cause damage to themselves after the surgery, or are for some reason unsatisfied with the end results. In this case, very small irregularities can be fixed fairly easily and inexpensively on an outpatient basis. More extensive work will require more surgery at more costs. That is why it is important to work with your doctor to get the right results the first time.