The main task of our nose is to perform the breathing function. Difficulty in breathing occurs in noses that do not have acceptable results for various reasons and need revision. The only way to solve this problem is revision nose surgery, which we call secondary rhinoplasty. In addition to difficulty in breathing, collapse of the nose, and the inability to achieve the desired nose form in the first place are another reason for applying for revision nose surgery.

All men and women over the age of 18 who have had rhinoplasty surgery before but could not achieve the desired results, and at least 1 year after their last surgery, are suitable candidates for revision nose surgery.

In revision rhinoplasty surgery performed under general anesthesia in a full-fledged hospital, the duration of the procedure and the details of the procedure vary from patient to patient. Revision rhinoplasty, which is planned within the scope of the problems that our patients focus on during the consultation examination, can be completed in 20-30 minutes or in 3-4 hours, depending on the requirements of the procedure to be applied

The preparation process for revision rhinoplasty is generally the same as for rhinoplasty. In revision rhinoplasty, which we apply to patients who have been at least 1 year after the primary rhinoplasty surgery, we first request some examinations from our patients. Although they have had surgery before, we are re-examining the suitability of our patients for general anesthesia, as there may be changes in their health status in this past year.

If there are anticoagulants they use, we want our patients to stop using blood thinners about 10 before the day of Revision nose surgery, with the knowledge of the doctor who prescribed these drugs.

During this period, herbal tea and food supplements, which are thought to have blood thinning effects, should also be suspended.

Another preparation that needs to be done when it comes to revision nose surgery is to stop smoking 10 days before the operation. The chemicals in cigarettes can prolong the healing process as they negatively affect tissue repair. For this reason, it is important for our patients to stop smoking before the operation.

Although the recovery process of revision nose surgery is comfortable, it requires a lot of patience. Due to the bad experience and unsuccessful results of the first surgery, many of our patients can be impatient to see the results of revision rhinoplasty. However, you should know that you have a waiting period of at least 1 year for the final results of revision nose surgery, which we call secondary rhinoplasty. In nose surgeries, it usually takes 6 months to 1 year for the nose to take its final shape. However, since this is the second operation, many of our patients are more conscious and have a better command of the process compared to the first rhinoplasty. Therefore, they feel much more comfortable during the healing processes.

The situations you will encounter during the recovery process in revision nose surgery differ according to the scope of the operation. For example, if there is an intensive intervention to the nasal bone, then the postoperative swelling and bruising will be moderate. However, if the nasal bone has not undergone much operation, then less bruising is seen.

You may feel partial pressure on the face after the operation, and you may feel pain within the first 24 hours after the operation. This is an expected situation. With the mild painkillers we will give you, this process can be easily overcome.

Our patients, whom we host in the hospital for 1 day after the operation, should pay attention to the first 72 hours after discharge. During this period, they should not use blood thinners, avoid bending over, not lifting heavy loads, and avoid activities that will force their nose and breathing.

During the recovery process, your sleeping positions contribute to a more comfortable night. You can minimize possible swelling and bruising by keeping your head above the level of the heart. In addition, this position can prevent partial pain in the first nights after the surgery.

We usually remove the splint we put on the nose after the operation within the first week after the operation. However, this does not mean that the sensitivity of your nose is over. You should not rub your nose after the splint is removed. If swelling or bruising occurs after the surgery, these will go away within 1 week.