Bad Nose Job? What to Do When Rhinoplasty Is Not the Shape You Wanted

Changing your nose shape to balance your face is an important step in changing yourself and feeling more confident, and you expect the change to be for the better. If the result is different from what you expected, and you are not confident with your nose shape after rhinoplasty or it does not feel like you, how can you manage these feelings or fix the problem?

Dealing with your feelings is one of the most important things. When you want to change yourself, you naturally want to feel more confident and look better, which improves your overall look. So when you feel disappointed, first consider what is causing it:

• How much does your dissatisfaction affect your confidence?
• What are the risks and side effects of revision rhinoplasty?
• Are you ready for a cost that is higher than your first rhinoplasty?
• How much time do you have for recovery and aftercare?

If you are unhappy with your rhinoplasty, the important thing is to look at the problem calmly and get advice from the surgeon who did your surgery, as well as asking other surgeons for their opinion, so that you have complete information to make a suitable decision.

Recovery means waiting for the nose to settle before you can see its shape clearly.
After rhinoplasty, give yourself time to recover. Try not to worry straight away, and wait for the time your surgeon advises.

Very Worried as the Time Advised by Your Surgeon Approaches, but the Nose Shape Is Still Not What You Hoped For

This can make you feel unsure and anxious. If you feel like this, talk to your surgeon in detail about what you are unhappy with, the areas you feel have a problem or look abnormal, and the shape you want. This lets the surgeon understand your worries and check the nose, so that you can be sure how your current nose shape is likely to develop.

Can I Change Surgeon for Revision Rhinoplasty If I Am Unhappy With Rhinoplasty Done Elsewhere?

Yes. First, wait for the new nose to settle for at least 3 months, so that the surgeon at S45 Clinic can see the shape clearly and assess it accurately. The surgeon will consider whether revision rhinoplasty is possible, the right time for corrective surgery and the technique to use to reshape the nose as you want. If there are other problems, the surgeon will deal with them as appropriate.

Revision rhinoplasty is more complex than a first rhinoplasty, because the nasal tissue may have changed, there may be scar tissue, or the silicone or other implant may need to be removed first. After revision rhinoplasty, follow your surgeon’s advice closely, because recovery takes longer than after a first rhinoplasty and there is more swelling and bruising. Revision also costs more, and in difficult cases or where there has been infection, there may be limits to how much the nose shape can be changed. This depends on the surgeon’s diagnosis.

Worried That the Nose Has Not Settled Into Shape, or Not Confident With Your Original Nose Shape

Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty at S45 Clinic by Experienced Surgeons

A Rhinoplasty Shape You Are Unhappy With Can Often Be Corrected, to Help You Feel Confident Again

For people who have had rhinoplasty but got a nose shape that is not what they wanted, does not suit the face, or has led to other problems, this can cause stress and worry and wear down their confidence.

Revision Rhinoplasty at S45 Clinic
Dealing With the Problem at Its Source and Designing a Shape to Suit Your Face

After rhinoplasty, one important thing is to give yourself time to recover and watch the changes gradually. The wound heals and swelling and bruising go down within 1 to 2 weeks, and the nose shape gradually settles over about 3 to 6 months. Worry usually happens in the period after a first rhinoplasty, when people, especially those having rhinoplasty for the first time, worry whether the new nose shape is what they wanted.

In fact, after rhinoplasty, try to relax and let the wound heal so that the nose can settle into shape, and only then will you see its real shape after surgery. However, if the nose shape does not suit the face or is uneven, this may be caused by the surgical technique, inflammation or infection, or movement of the material used, such as silicone or cartilage that may be too large or placed in an unsuitable position.

Another common problem in revision rhinoplasty is that the original bone structure and nasal tissue affect the shape after rhinoplasty, and each person’s nasal structure is different. The surgeon should therefore be highly experienced, not only in techniques and choosing materials for rhinoplasty, but also in designing a shape that suits each person’s face.

Revision Rhinoplasty for a New Nose Shape and More Confidence

Confidence helps your overall look and appeal. If you are unhappy with the nose shape from your earlier rhinoplasty, you can go back to the surgeon who did the surgery and tell them honestly about your worries and/or the problems you have found.

Questions to Ask Your Surgeon When You Are Not Confident With Your Earlier Rhinoplasty

1. What caused the nose shape to be different from what we discussed at the consultation?
2. How can it be corrected, what are the steps, and are there any risks or side effects?
3. When is the right time for revision rhinoplasty?
4. How much does revision rhinoplasty cost?
5. Can I see before and after photos of similar revision rhinoplasty cases?

Talking to your surgeon and getting advice helps you understand the technique used and any problems found during surgery. If you still feel unsure, you can also consult another surgeon to help you decide. Give them full details and the problems you have found, so that they can diagnose in detail and plan suitable surgery.

Ways to Correct a Nose Shape With Revision Rhinoplasty

1. reshaping the silicone or original implant, where the problem is not complex, such as:
   1. a nasal tip that is too short
   2. an uneven bridge
2. these can be corrected by recarving the silicone or adding material to adjust the shape
3. replacing the implant, where the original implant is an unsuitable size or shape and has caused the nose to shift and not settle
4. open rhinoplasty for revision, to see the nasal structure in detail, especially in complex cases, so that the surgeon can correct the problem properly

Revision rhinoplasty corrects problems in a suitable way, so it takes time and patience. Be open to advice, so that you and the surgeon share the same goals and you understand what the new nose shape will be after revision.

Revision rhinoplasty is not the end, but a new chance to get a nose shape that suits your face and supports your confidence over the long term. Read detailed information from many sources and talk openly with your surgeon.

Several Revision Rhinoplasties, If You Do Not Want to Become a ‘Difficult Case’, Research Carefully

Difficult cases are not easy to correct, but correction may be possible. It is not only about appearance, but also about treating abnormalities so that you can get back to daily life
comfortably. For difficult cases, S45 Clinic uses structural rhinoplasty, a complex technique
that needs experience, skill and medical analysis, to address
the problems you have as closely as possible.

Revising a ‘difficult case’, or a nose that has had several revisions, is not easy. Our surgeons assess both the appearance
and any breathing problems, and plan treatment for each case.

4 Key Points to Check so That You Do Not Become a Difficult Case

1. Do not choose on price alone. The price should be reasonable. The more experienced and skilled the surgeon, the higher
   the price, and complex techniques cost more than standard rhinoplasty.
2. Do not change your nose shape to follow trends. “The more often you revise, the more easily the nose is damaged”, because repeated revisions can damage the tissue and nasal
   structure and cause a lot of scar tissue, so have revision rhinoplasty only when it is needed.
3. Research the surgeon’s experience and work carefully: whether the surgeon has experience and skill in the technique
   you will have, and whether you like the style of their results, so that you do not need corrections in the future.
4. Choose a technique that fits your problem. Good rhinoplasty uses a technique that fits and can correct
   the problem you have, so that you do not need repeated corrections that do not fix it, costing you money, time and more
   discomfort.

A difficult case is not only hard to correct and needs complex techniques, the nose may also not return 100% to how it was, because some things that are lost cannot be restored. So research carefully before you decide.

Consult a surgeon to find the right option for you.
Revision rhinoplasty at S45 Clinic, dealing with the problem at its source

Note: Revision rhinoplasty, which many people know as “nose reshaping”, is surgery for people who have had nose surgery before and need a further assessment by a surgeon. The approach to care depends on the original concern, the nasal structure and the surgeon’s judgement in each case.