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RE-RHINOPLASTY

Revision Rhinoplasty

Revision Rhinoplasty:
Pinpointing the exact cause of the problem
is the right first step.

What Matters in Revision Rhinoplasty

Having revision rhinoplasty does not guarantee a better result.Because revision surgery is far more difficult than primary surgery, it is hard to achieve a highly satisfying result without careful decision-making.To minimize dissatisfaction after revision rhinoplasty, 'planning' before surgery is essential.

  • Chief Director Jegal Jeong⁠-⁠jae consulting with a patient seated across from him in the consultation room
    01 The patient should thoroughly discuss their previous surgical history and the areas they wish to improve.
  • Chief Director Jegal Jeong⁠-⁠jae holding a measuring tool and examining a patient's nose in profile
    02 The doctor must listen to the patient and be able to make an accurate diagnosis.
  • Chief Director Jegal Jeong⁠-⁠jae wearing a mask and reviewing the surgical plan with a pen in hand
    03 The doctor must share a realistic, reasonable goal with the patient and establish a precise surgical plan.
  • Medical team in surgical gowns and surgical headlights preparing for surgery
    04 The decision to have surgery should be made by the patient through careful judgment, not by the doctor.

When Revision Rhinoplasty Is Needed

The most common reasons for revision rhinoplasty are complications of cosmetic surgery, such as infection and structural deformity, and dissatisfaction with conditions that arise after surgery.Revision rhinoplasty involves many possible scenarios, and surgical methods differ greatly, so it is best to set an achievable goal and decide after talking at length with a board-certified plastic surgeon about the appropriate surgical method
and expected results.

Complications from Implants

  1. Side-view illustration of a nose — the tip drooping downward
    Case 01

    Sunken nasal tip

  2. Front-view illustration of a nose — the bridge looks straight and rigid like a rod, with the implant clearly visible
    Case 02

    Implant clearly visible

  3. Side-view illustration of a nose — the end of the implant slightly protruding beneath the skin of the nose tip
    Case 03

    Protruding silicone implant

  4. Front-view illustration of a nose — the outline of the implant showing through the thin skin of the nasal bridge
    Case 04

    Visible implant

  5. Side-view illustration of a nose — a shortened nose with an upturned tip exposing the nostrils
    Case 05

    Nose lifted by contracture

  6. Front-view illustration of a nose — the implant showing through, with the overlying skin turning red
    Case 06

    Implant showing through and displaced

  7. Front-view illustration of a nose — the implant inside the nasal bridge tilted at an angle
    Case 07

    Shifting implant

  8. Illustration of a nose from the front — the implant is off the center line of the nose and shifted to one side
    Case 08

    When the implant
    is not in the correct position

Nasal deformity and inadequate correction

  1. Illustration of a nose viewed from below — the nostrils differ in size left and right and the columella is bent
    Case 01

    Uneven nostrils and
    a bent columella

  2. Illustration of a nose from the front — low nasal bridge and a round, bulbous tip
    Case 02

    The nose doesn't look prettier
    and looks even more unnatural

  3. Illustration of a nose viewed from below — the nostrils differ in size and height left and right
    Case 03

    When the nostrils are uneven

  4. Illustration of a nose from the front — the nasal bridge is wide, low, and spread out
    Case 04

    Flat, wide nasal bridge

  5. Illustration of a nose from the front — the tip is upturned so both nostrils show from the front
    Case 05

    Excessive nostril show

  6. Illustration of a nose from the side — a hump bulging in the middle of the nasal bridge
    Case 06

    Hump nose not improved

Before & After

We provide a customized solution made just for you.These are before-and-after photos of patients who had actual revision rhinoplasty at Four Seasons Plastic Surgery.

※ Bleeding, infection, and inflammation may occur after surgery or procedures, so careful attention is required.

  • Revision rhinoplasty – before (side view) Revision rhinoplasty – after (side view)
    About 3 months after surgery
  • Revision rhinoplasty – before (front view) Revision rhinoplasty – after (front view)
    About 1 month after surgery
  • Revision rhinoplasty – before (front view) Revision rhinoplasty – after (front view)
    About 21 days after surgery
Side profile of a medical team member wearing a surgical headlight and loupes, focused on surgery

Why Revision Rhinoplasty
Is Difficult

Because the first nose surgery was unsuccessful, patients often feel distrust toward doctors and are doubtful.Earning the patient's trust and helping them understand, even more so than with first-time patients, is what makes revision rhinoplasty difficult.

  1. First

    The nasal tissue has been damaged by past surgery.

    The cartilage supporting the nose may also be damaged, but
    more often the skin has become thin because of the implant.

  2. Second

    Wound healing at the surgical site may be slow.

    Scar tissue formed after the first surgery makes the procedure difficult,
    and blood circulation is reduced during recovery after surgery.

  3. Third

    Accurate analysis of the nose is difficult.

    This is because implants were often used
    in the first surgery.

Materials Used in Revision Rhinoplasty

Choosing autologous tissue for a safe result

If problems have arisen from an implant, or if using an implant feels like a burden, revision rhinoplasty can be performed using autologous tissue.Because your own tissue is used, there is relatively little foreign-body sensation and a natural result can be expected, and it may help reduce the possibility of implant-related complications.

  • Illustration of a side cross-section of the nose showing the location of the septal cartilage

    01

    Septal Cartilage

    The most efficient material for rhinoplasty — it is flat without curves,
    making it well suited for shaping the nasal tip and columella.

  • Illustration of a cross-section of the ear showing the location of the ear cartilage

    02

    Ear Cartilage

    Ear cartilage is soft and elastic,
    making it a suitable material for reinforcing the shape of the nasal tip.

  • Illustration of the rib cage showing the location of the 6th and 7th rib cartilages

    03

    Autologous Rib Cartilage

    A large amount can be harvested and it is firm and strong,
    making it suitable for holding and supporting the nasal tip.

  • Illustration of the buttock area showing the harvest site for autologous dermis

    04

    Autologous Dermis

    Little foreign-body sensation and a natural shape; suitable for thin skin.

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