Beverly Hills Revision Rhinoplasty
What is revision rhinoplasty?
Revision rhinoplasty is a plastic surgical procedure which aims to improve upon the results achieved in a previous plastic surgery. Most often patients decide on revision rhinoplasty when their previous plastic surgery left them dissatisfied with the appearance or functionality of their nose. Aesthetic problems that can trouble patients include asymmetry, a wide nose tip, a still present hump on the nose, or too low a bridge. However, in some cases the functionality of the nose is also a concern for instance when patients suffer from breathing problems, collapse of the nasal valve or an unresolved deviated septum.
Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and able to consult on all forms of rhinoplasty.
Every plastic surgery solution should be preceded by an informative consultation with the plastic surgeon where the patient and doctor can talk about the problem areas and the plastic surgeon can present a realistic outcome of the proposed surgery. Unfortunately, in some cases the patient’s expectations can be too high or the surgeon can fail to inform the rhinoplasty patient about the realities of the procedure. In other cases, such Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent, all information is shared and the patient is well prepared and psychologically adjusted but external circumstances mean that more than one procedure is necessary.
The difference between rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty
Revision rhinoplasty is widely thought of as one of the most delicate and complex plastic surgery procedures. After a consultation with the plastic surgeon about the problem areas that need tackling and the formation of a realistic procedure plan, the plastic surgery itself is very similar to rhinoplasty. However, it is important to note that with each rhinoplasty surgery more scar tissue is formed which makes it difficult to accurately foretell the exact outcome of the revision surgery. It is also important to keep in mind that revision rhinoplasty often means more time in the operating theater as the sculpting and reshaping of the nose has to be more meticulous and detailed.
A consultation with Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent will ensure that all issues associated with rhinoplasty are addressed long before the actual plastic surgery.