Does Revision Rhinoplasty Take Longer to Heal?

A Complex Procedure

Revision rhinoplasty can be much more complicatedthan an initial rhinoplasty because it deals with a nose that has already beensurgically altered– just like correcting an improperly repaired car takeslonger. It is more complicated than fixing the issue properly in the firstplace.

The previous surgery means that the nose might have developed scar tissue. In addition, the entire nasal structure might need to be reshaped, and the nose’s soft tissues might be extra sensitive to inflammation.

Complexity and Healing Time

As noted above, revisionrhinoplasty is more complex and takes longer to heal. The average recoveryperiod for a revision rhinoplasty is one to two weeks, with the patient stayinghome from work for at least a week. However, it will usually take at least ayear for the nose to fully heal. In some cases, it can take more than a yearfor all the swelling to go down completely.

Moreover, every patient and revision rhinoplasty is different. These subtle differences can affect recovery time, meaning some patients will heal faster, and others might need more time. Your revision rhinoplasty surgeon will be able to give you a more specific timeline based on your unique procedure and situation.

Shorten Your Healing Time

There are steps you can takeafter your revision rhinoplasty to speed up your recovery time and keep yournew nose healthy.

Surgeons recommend thatrevision rhinoplasty patients:

• Avoidsmoking
• Drinklots of water
• Maintaina healthy diet
• Refrainfrom taking Aspirin, Advil, Vitamin E supplements and Motrin for a few weeksafter the surgery
• Avoidswimming or other strenuous activity for a month
• Refrainfrom blowing their nose for at least two weeks
• Try tosit up as much as possible
• Avoidexcess facial movement from laughing, smiling, or eating chewy foods
• Wearcontacts instead of glasses for a month

Is Revision Rhinoplasty Worth It?

For people who don’t want tosettle for a failed initial rhinoplasty, a revision is ideal—despite the longerhealing time. Dr. Thomas Loeb is a renowned plastic surgeon known for hisrevision rhinoplasty skills.He will work with you to make a personalized treatment plan to help give you toappearance you’ve dreamed of. Call Dr. Thomas Loeb for a consultation to learnmore about your options for revisionrhinoplasty in NYC.