Revision Rhinoplasty in Turkey

Revision rhinoplasty, also known as secondary rhinoplasty, is a surgical procedure performed to correct or improve the results of a previous rhinoplasty (nose job).

Essentially, it’s a follow-up surgery to address any issues or dissatisfaction that arose after the initial procedure.

Why might someone need revision rhinoplasty?

There are various reasons why someone might seek a revision rhinoplasty, including:

Aesthetic concerns: The patient may be unhappy with the appearance of their nose after the first surgery. This could involve issues like:

Asymmetry
Persistent bump or deviation
Unnatural or disproportionate appearance
Issues with the nasal tip or nostrils

Functional problems: The initial surgery may have caused or failed to correct breathing problems, such as:

Nasal obstruction
Difficulty breathing through one or both nostrils
Complications: Problems may have arisen after the first surgery, such as:
Infection
Excessive scarring
Collapse of nasal structures

What does revision rhinoplasty involve?

Assessment: The surgeon will carefully evaluate the patient’s nose, discuss their concerns, and determine the best approach for revision.
Corrective techniques: Depending on the specific issues, the surgeon may use various techniques to reshape the nose, including:

Reshaping bone and cartilage
Adding or removing tissue
Using grafts (from the ear, rib, or septum) to rebuild or support nasal structures

Functional improvement: If breathing problems are present, the surgeon will address these by correcting any structural issues within the nasal passages.

Important considerations:

Complexity: Revision rhinoplasty is generally more challenging than primary rhinoplasty due to scar tissue and altered anatomy from the previous surgery.
Experience: It’s crucial to choose a surgeon with extensive experience in revision rhinoplasty to ensure the best possible outcome.
Realistic expectations: It’s important to have realistic expectations about what can be achieved with revision rhinoplasty. The surgeon will discuss the possibilities and limitations of the procedure.
Recovery: Recovery from revision rhinoplasty can be longer than the initial surgery, and there may be more swelling and bruising.

About Assoc. Prof.
Gürkan Kayabaşoğlu

Gürkan Kayabaşoğlu attaches great importance to the principle of “Health first”. He strictly adheres to the Hippocratic Oath, which advises a physician to, above all else, protect the basic health of his patients.

Gürkan Kayabaşoğlu has concentrated all his education and scientific studies on only one part of the human body, namely the face. He only performs surgeries on the facial area. For this reason, he was given the “Oral, Facial and Maxillofacial Surgery” Specialization Diploma by the Ministry of Health.

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