Revision Rhinoplasty

A revision rhinoplasty is performed to correct imperfections, irregularities, or difficulty breathing after prior nasal surgery or surgeries. The goals of revision rhinoplasty are to make the nose look natural and aesthetically pleasing and to improve breathing. Because the nose is a three-dimensional structure composed of bone and cartilage covered by skin, healing can be unpredictable as the skin contracts around the underlying framework. Dr. Irvine’s structural rhinoplasty approach corrects these problems, improving breathing while making patients look better at the same time.

Dr. Irvine received highly specialized training in revision rhinoplasty, having spent one year with rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Paul Nassif, operating on hundreds of the most difficult cases in the world while filming for his television show Botched. This unique experience combined with her surgical skill, attention to detail and perfectionism make her an excellent revision rhinoplasty surgeon.

Recovery after revision rhinoplasty usually takes about 1-2 weeks. After this time, most patients return to work. The scar under the nose may remain red for approximately six weeks. Swelling lasts for two years but most of the swelling is improved within the first three months after surgery.