| If you had a nose job in the past and are not | | | | who had a nose job is helpful. Ask your friends |
| satisfied with it, be aware that there is likely a | | | | and family about their experiences with |
| way to fix it. In fact, the revision rhinoplasty | | | | rhinoplasty to help ensure you do not have to get |
| industry has grown in response to patients tired | | | | yet another operation. |
| of having their new nose more than their old one. | | | | Once you decide on a surgeon, you will have a |
| Even if you have never had a procedure done | | | | consultation in which he or she should answer any |
| but instead are suffering from an injury in that | | | | questions you have. Knowing what to expect |
| area, there is help. You shouldn't have to live with | | | | during the recovery period after fixing your |
| bad plastic surgery results or a severe injury, but | | | | botched nose job or nasal injury is important. |
| you should know how the surgery works before | | | | Most doctors encourage patients to take about a |
| jumping into it. | | | | week off work, during which time they should |
| Whether your first surgery did not remove | | | | rest and recover from the anesthesia. The |
| enough tissue or perhaps removed too much, it is | | | | bandages can come off after that time, and any |
| likely fixable. The same can be said for bad nasal | | | | swelling will also likely decrease. |
| injuries requiring reconstruction. However, no | | | | This type of surgery is outpatient, and while |
| matter your issue, you should know what to | | | | having had several rhinoplasty operations might |
| expect. If you simply want your old nose back, it | | | | complicate the revision procedure, it is typically still |
| will likely not be possible. There is no way a | | | | possible to fix any issues. Once you decide to go |
| doctor can give you back what you had naturally. | | | | for this procedure, finding a doctor should be the |
| That doesn't mean you can't expect an attractive | | | | next step. |
| result. | | | | You can expect to have any additional questions |
| No one should have to go through revision | | | | answered at your consultation, including the |
| rhinoplasty more than once, so be sure to do | | | | pressing question of whether the doctor can even |
| your research before you commit to a doctor. | | | | help you. Just remember that there are plenty of |
| Finding one who is certified with the American | | | | doctors to choose from, so if one cannot fix your |
| Board of Plastic Surgery is a start, but getting a | | | | features, it is possible that another one can do |
| recommendation for a doctor from someone | | | | the job. |