If you are one of those people who are not happy with his nose even after it has been reshaped by a primary nose job, then you may need a secondary rhinoplasty. This is actually quite common and a huge number of those who have undergone a nose job would require a revision rhinoplasty after some time. A lot of people who have undergone a nose surgery would want to submit to another nose job because they want to correct a surgical issue like wanting to ease their breathing or would just want to deal with another cosmetic problem.

A revision rhinoplasty is not something that should be considered without much thought. The second procedure can pose much more risks than the first one. The surgeon who would perform this must possess vast knowledge about nasal structure and should have excellent surgical skills. Because of this requirement, a second surgery on your nose may take a longer time to complete and would cost you more than your first one.

It is not uncommon for people to go back to their original surgeon if they want to undergo another surgery. Other people would approach surgeons who are known in their expertise to perform revision surgery. If you want to undergo a revision rhinoplasty, your decision to stick with your old surgeon or to find a new one should be based entirely on a well thought out decision. Do not compromise just so you can cut down on the costs of the procedure. You must ascertain that the surgeon who is going to perform the procedure knows the root of the problem and how to fix it.

You should be prepared to have a heart to heart talk with your surgeon to discuss about your expectations and what you want to achieve. Your surgeon should be able to give you realistic explanations about the outcome. If you didn’t have this kind of discussion with your first surgeon, then it might be one of the reasons why you need a revision rhinoplasty in the first place. Before having your revision rhinoplasty, make sure that you tell your doctor the specific reasons why you want a second surgery so he can focus on them during the procedure.

If you really need a revision rhinoplasty, it would be do you well to wait for a full 12 months before going under the knife again. This is to give your first nose surgery enough time to heal fully. Some nasal swelling takes a while to wane. The scar tissue also doesn’t soften right away and your surgeon might not be able to do a flawless job if a firm scar is still present at the time of the surgery. Being too eager to do a minor correction might turn into a major catastrophe if you don’t learn how to be patient.