Secondary rhinoplasty: The ideal surgery for a poorly operated nose

Secondary rhinoplasty is a surgical operation used to correct a rhinoplasty that has resulted in a poorly operated nose.

Every day, more people undergo this secondary nose operation. The main reason for the increase in the number of operated noses is that many of these surgeries are not performed by expert surgeons, so patients end up unhappy with the results.

Even the best rhinoplasty surgeon will admit that this nose operation is very complex, so in order to carry it out successfully, expert professionals and the use of appropriate instruments are required. But recovery is also very important, since it is essential for the patient to follow the guidelines set by the surgeon.

As experts in secondary rhinoplasty, today we tell you all the details of this nose operation, its postoperative period and recovery. In addition, we show you an example case of one of our patients with before and after images after undergoing secondary rhinoplasty so you can see the final result.

Problems of a poorly operated nose

If you have undergone a nose operation in the hands of someone without the necessary training and experience, it is possible that you have suffered a rhinoplasty operation with defective results.

The most common problems of poorly operated noses are:

• Asymmetry
• Drooping or overly elevated tip
• Feeling of congestion or irritated throat,
• Problems breathing properly
• Lack of naturalness…

To solve these problems, the first thing before undergoing secondary rhinoplasty is to carry out an exhaustive analysis of the modifications made in the previous operation and the condition of the tissues that will need to be worked on.

An expert rhinoplasty surgeon must assess the required changes according to the patient, determine whether or not it is necessary to complete the structure with cartilage and/or bone grafts, and plan the operation to repair and naturalize the poorly operated nose.

Postoperative period of a Secondary Rhinoplasty

The postoperative period of secondary rhinoplasty is essential to achieve the desired results.

Recovery from a secondary nose operation is more complicated than that of a first rhinoplasty. The worst moments for the patient are usually 3 days after surgery, when they feel a blocked nose, bruising and swelling.

Normally, from 2 weeks after undergoing secondary rhinoplasty, the patient will begin to notice a normal appearance in their face. Swelling, although it depends on the patient’s skin type, usually disappears after 3 months.

During recovery from this type of operation, it is essential to follow the instructions of the surgeon who is an expert in secondary rhinoplasty. Physical exertion, sun exposure, blowing or scratching the nose must be avoided.

Obviously, smoking is not recommended, and returning to work can be done normally after two weeks without it being especially noticeable in the patient’s physical appearance.

Case of a poorly operated nose

Among the many secondary rhinoplasty cases that we have treated at Clínica Fernández Blanco today we want to share the before and after images of one of our patients who was most surprised by the results after undergoing secondary rhinoplasty to correct a poorly operated nose.

Secondary rhinoplasty adds a point of difficulty for surgeons who perform nose operations. The surgeon faces a nose that has undergone previous modifications, so they need an exhaustive preoperative analysis to determine the needs of each case.

Dr. Fernández Blanco is a highly prestigious professional, a pioneer in secondary surgeries. If you need advice about a secondary rhinoplasty operation or about a poorly operated nose, you can request an appointment with our clinic or write to us on any of our social networks. We will explain everything you need to know before making such an important decision.