Revision Rhinoplasty in Chevy Chase & Washington, D.C.
Revision rhinoplasty, a type of corrective nose surgery, can address structural, functional, and aesthetic issues after rhinoplasty. The need for a second surgery can be incredibly frustrating and patients often feel discouraged. Turn your frustration into excitement by working with a skilled revision rhinoplasty surgeon to address and correct problems from a previous nose surgery. Dr. Singleton, a revision rhinoplasty specialist in the Chevy Chase and Washington, D.C. areas, can help alleviate nasal complications after a botched rhinoplasty.
Revision procedures can be more complex than a first-time nose surgery due to scar tissue and structural changes. At Capital Facial Plastic Surgery, we understand the unique concerns that revision patients face and are dedicated to ensuring a good result from your procedure. Contact our office today and schedule your consultation with Dr. Adam Singleton.
What Is Revision Rhinoplasty?
When a previous nasal surgery fails to achieve your desired results or leads to the development of breathing difficulties, a specialized procedure known as revision rhinoplasty is used to enhance the nose’s appearance and correct impaired nasal functions. This procedure is one of the most difficult facial plastic surgery procedures and often requires advanced surgical techniques due to scar tissue, missing or removed cartilage and bone, and structural abnormalities from earlier procedures. For these reasons, revision rhinoplasty surgery requires a skilled facial plastic surgeon with training in advanced rhinoplasty techniques to successfully navigate the complexities of the procedure.
Revision rhinoplasty can address many functional and aesthetic nasal concerns after nasal surgery including:
- Humps, bumps, and recessions on the nasal bridge
- Large, small, or misshapen nostrils
- Nasal asymmetry
- Nasal tip abnormalities
- Crooked nose
- Breathing difficulties
- Injury or nasal trauma
If you’ve already had rhinoplasty and need additional nasal surgery, choose a revision rhinoplasty surgery specialist for your secondary procedure. Dr. Singleton has extensive training in this difficult and complex type of nasal surgery. He loves working with patients in the Washington, D.C. area to improve their breathing and nasal appearance.
Revision Rhinoplasty: From Start to Finish
Patients interested in exploring their options for revision rhinoplasty in Chevy Chase & Washington, D.C. can contact our offices to schedule a one-on-one consultation with our skilled plastic surgeon, Dr. Singleton. Since the revision rhinoplasty procedure is so complex and individualized, a consultation is necessary to determine the best surgical approach.
Dr. Singleton will carefully examine the nose, assessing breathing function and determining the problems caused by the previous procedure. Many surgeons use a reductive technique where bone, cartilage, and soft tissue are removed from the nose. Reductive rhinoplasty can lessen the sense of smell and often leads to structural abnormalities. These functional problems may arise shortly after an original rhinoplasty or many years later. The small nasal size created through reductive rhinoplasty can appear unnatural and out of balance with a patient’s other facial features.
Revision nasal surgery after a reduction procedure often requires that additional tissue be placed into the nose. Cartilage is extracted from either the ear or rib area and is transplanted into the nose to provide additional structure and necessary support. Dr. Singleton is extensively trained in all rhinoplasty techniques including auricular (ear) cartilage and rib cartilage harvest and grafting.
When extra cartilage is needed, Dr. Singleton will carefully harvest it in a short additional procedure performed at the same time as your rhinoplasty.
A small incision is hidden behind the ear. Dr. Singleton extracts cartilage that is not needed for ear appearance or function. This cartilage is shaped and used to build up the nose.
A small incision measuring 1 to 1.5 inches is made below the chest/breast. This incision is carefully concealed to minimize the appearance of scarring. The cartilage is removed from the rib and is used to provide structure to the nose.
Dr. Singleton usually relies on an open rhinoplasty technique for revision procedures. This means that a small incision will be made across the columella or base of the nose. Full visualization allows for better access to the interior of the nose and improves results. Although an external incision is used for this type of rhinoplasty, most patients find that it heals beautifully, and that scarring is unnoticeable.
Dermal Fillers for Revision Rhinoplasty
In addition to our revision rhinoplasty surgical offerings we also use dermal fillers for non-surgical nasal correction. Fillers can be used to fill in hollows and recessions and to add additional volume to the nose. Fillers cannot correct structural or breathing problems.
Patients who choose dermal fillers or non-surgical rhinoplasty will require regular re-treatment, typically once or twice a year. Surgical revision offers a longer lasting, permanent result.
Dr. Adam Singleton: Revision Rhinoplasty Specialist in Chevy Chase and the Washington, D.C. Areas
We realize that revision rhinoplasty can be a difficult procedure. Patients are often frustrated at the need for a secondary procedure and are worried the results may not meet expectations. Revision rhinoplasty surgeon Dr. Singleton understands your concerns and is ready to help you have a more positive rhinoplasty experience. He often works with patients who are dissatisfied with the results of a rhinoplasty they received elsewhere. We want to be the last rhinoplasty surgeon you’ll have to visit.
A key to Dr. Singleton’s approach is clear communication. He enjoys meeting with patients and providing them with clear and easy-to-understand information. This starts at the first consultation where he will explain your options and the expected results. Since revision rhinoplasty surgery must build upon the results of your previous procedure, there may be some limitations in the results we can achieve. We want you to understand your possibilities so you can make an informed choice about your procedure.
Dr. Singleton is an active participant during every stage of the plastic surgery process. From the very first consultation, he’ll meet with you each time you come in. He performs all consultations, pre-operative checks, and post-operative visits himself. If you’re feeling a bit nervous about your procedure, rest assured that Dr. Singleton will be available and present throughout the process.
Revision Rhinoplasty FAQs
If you have questions about the revision rhinoplasty procedure, call our offices and schedule a consultation with Dr. Singleton. Discover answers to common questions below:
Revision rhinoplasty surgery is a procedure designed to correct any problems arising out of an earlier nose surgery. For instance, if a previous nose job failed to improve the appearance of your nose, revision rhinoplasty can help you attain your desired look. Revision rhinoplasty can also fix nasal structure concerns leading to problems such as difficulty breathing.
Revision rhinoplasty is extremely complex and may require the extraction of cartilage from other parts of your body. This cartilage is then implanted into your nose to modify its shape and structure.
The cartilage required for revision rhinoplasty is usually extracted from the ear or rib areas.
No. While revision rhinoplasty may require cartilage to be harvested from the ear, said cartilage is taken from an area that won’t alter the ear’s structure or shape. The incision is also made in the fold behind the ear, so any resulting scarring is concealed.
Recovery times are similar to a first-time open rhinoplasty. Patients who require cartilage harvesting will have additional surgical sites, either behind the ear or on the rib area. Plan on missing 1 to 2 weeks from work and avoiding strenuous activities such as sports and heavy exercise for about a month. Most patients recover quickly from this procedure.
Good candidates for revision surgery are in good health and do not smoke. Revision surgery is performed on patients who have received a previous rhinoplasty and are unhappy with their results for cosmetic or functional reasons.
Not necessarily. This will depend on the type of damage caused by the injury as well as the extent of said damage. The best thing you can do in such a situation is to visit Dr. Singleton for a consultation. After a thorough examination of your issue, he will be able to determine whether or not revision rhinoplasty surgery is required.
To achieve optimum results from revision surgery, your nose needs to completely heal before being operated on again. Dr. Singleton recommends waiting at least a year before considering a revision treatment.
It depends on your reasons for undergoing revision rhinoplasty. If the surgery is needed to resolve a functional issue, such as breathing difficulties caused by an earlier nose job, then insurance might pay for the procedure. If, however, your intentions are entirely aesthetic, then the treatment will most likely not be covered by your insurance. In many cases, however, insurance won’t pay for revision rhinoplasty whatever your reasons for undergoing the procedure.
Revision Rhinoplasty Surgery with Dr. Adam Singleton
Schedule a Consultation
If you have any questions about a procedure or wish to schedule a consultation with Dr. Singleton, please contact our office.
Schedule a Consultation
If you have any questions about a procedure or wish to schedule a consultation with Dr. Singleton, please contact our office.
