Secondary aesthetic operations, which aim to correct deformities in the noses of patients who have previously undergone nasal surgery, are surgical interventions that must always be performed with meticulous care.
Operating on individuals who have previously undergone nasal surgery is a much more challenging task compared to those undergoing rhinoplasty for the first time. Therefore, careful decisions must be made during pre-operative planning. Since the nasal structure of individuals who have had one or more previous nasal surgeries may be compromised, secondary nasal surgery becomes a more difficult endeavor, making it harder to achieve good results. When choosing an aesthetic surgeon to correct a compromised nose, thorough research should be conducted, and decisions should never be made in haste.
What Kind of Deformities Can Occur in the Nose After Aesthetic Surgery?
- Deviation
- Depression
- Erosion of the nasal dorsum
- Alar collapse, pinched appearance
- Overly short nose
How is a Compromised Nose Corrected with Aesthetic Surgery?
These surgical interventions for nasal correction may require multiple cartilage grafts. While ear cartilage is often utilized for these multiple cartilage grafts, in secondary nasal surgeries, ear cartilage alone may not be sufficient. In such cases, rib cartilage can also be used.
While ready-made cartilage obtained from donors can be used, it is also possible to utilize the patient’s own rib cartilage. If ready-made cartilage tissue is used, this surgical procedure takes approximately 2-2.5 hours. However, if the patient’s own cartilage tissue is used, the operation can extend to 3.5-4 hours due to the additional cartilage harvesting procedure.
How Soon After the Initial Surgery Can Secondary Nasal Surgery Be Performed?
A person who has undergone nasal surgery and is considering secondary nasal surgery for correction should wait at least one year after their last nasal operation. One year is the most appropriate time to ensure complete post-operative healing, thereby leading to more favorable outcomes from the operation.
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