Revision Rhinoplasty

Patients have sought out Edelstein Cosmetic for the following benefits of a revision rhinoplasty surgery:

• Correcting nasal deformities that were unaddressed in previous rhinoplasty procedures
• Replacing damaged tissue
• Improvement in the size, shape, and profile of the nose
• Attention to reshaping and resizing any part of the nose to make it more proportionate relative to other facial features
• Improved nasal breathing
• Correcting the results of over-correction or aggressive reduction, such as an overly concave nasal profile, a “pinched” tip appearance, or a twisted or asymmetric nose
• Correcting unnatural-looking nasal tips as well as widened nose tips due to bossing form (bumps caused by cartilage) that are left behind after prior rhinoplasty procedures
• Great improvement regarding the attractiveness of their overall face with just a single procedure 

Revision rhinoplasty corrects a wide array of problems, both cosmetic and functional. The goal of the treatment is always to restore aesthetic balance and address any internal or external deformity that previous procedures may have caused.

At Edelstein Cosmetic, we value ethnic faces and aim to preserve the ideal proportions for every face type. We treat a great number of Asian and Black patients.

The best candidates for a revision rhinoplasty at Edelstein Cosmetic are patients who are in or willing to travel to Toronto, ON. Patients typically request this surgery for the following reasons:

• Previously had surgery that resulted in an aesthetic or functional outcome that is unsatisfactory.
• Would like to improve their nose’s appearance and/or function.
• Have examined their reasons for requesting a revision rhinoplasty and have realistic expectations of surgery.

The nose greatly impacts the face’s overall appearance and a procedure that changes it in minor ways can have an enormous impact. Delicate aesthetics combined with the complex anatomical features of the nose make revision rhinoplasty an extremely challenging form of cosmetic surgery, even more so to correct the results of a previous rhinoplasty.

Please express your goals and reasons during your consultation so your surgeon can better understand your expectations from surgery. You’ll be happier with your results. 

Please note that revision rhinoplasty surgeries have a higher revision rate than the first rhinoplasty procedure. As a result, no surgeon can guarantee complete satisfaction with subsequent revision rhinoplasty surgeries.

NOTE: Some medical professionals perform filler injections to enhance the nose contour. These are known as nonsurgical nose jobs, and they are very risky. Unlike other areas treated with injectable fillers, nasal injections carry a particularly high risk due to the blood vessels draining into your eyes. Problems can lead to blindness. 

Since this is the only anatomical location that carries such a high risk, we do not perform this type of injection. Edelstein Cosmetic is focused on your safety above all else. We won’t risk your health or your pocketbook if there is a better and safer alternative to giving you the look you want.

When you arrive at our clinic on the day of your surgery, we will get you comfortable and prepare you for the procedure. Your surgeon will review his techniques and how he will specifically correct the issues from your previous rhinoplasty. 

To begin, general anesthesia will be administered to eliminate any possibility of feeling pain. Once you are asleep, the surgeon will make the incisions in specific and strategic areas of your nose. Most incisions are made inside the nose, but depending on what needs to be corrected, they can also be made on the outside. From there, he will reshape the bone and cartilage of the nose. This is the most delicate aspect of the surgery as it impacts your ability to breathe and overall nasal function.

Closing the incision is the final step in a revision rhinoplasty. The surgery can take up to 3 hours, but this time frame will vary based on your case and what problems need to be addressed.

The most important way we measure a successful outcome for revision rhinoplasty depends almost entirely on you, the patient. Successful results from nose jobs are based not just on the improvement you experience related to your aesthetic appearance but also on how your procedure’s results have improved your psychological state in terms of self-esteem, confidence, body image, and overall quality of life.

After your surgery, you will be supervised in a recovery room. Once the sedation wears off and we see you are fine, you will be able to go home accompanied by a friend or family member.

You will need to rest in bed with your head propped up to reduce swelling. Please follow the post-op surgery instructions for your after-care until your follow-up appointment. The full recovery timeline varies by the individual.