Also called “secondary rhinoplasty,” this procedure is performed by Dr. Balikian to counteract a primary rhinoplasty performed by a previous surgeon with unsatisfactory results. Dr. Balikian is specifically trained in secondary rhinoplasty. It takes great skill, knowledge, and attention to detail to perform Revision Rhinoplasty in Temecula, which is often considered the most difficult of all plastic surgeries. Given Dr. Balikian’s expertise and focus on the face, you can be confident you are in excellent hands.
Rhinoplasty should bring the nose into harmony with the rest of the face. By achieving a more harmonious look, it often produces dramatic improvements in facial appearance. However, if your first surgery has left you wanting a better result, it may be time for a consultation to consider your options. Dr. Balikian believes in correcting parts of the nose that bother the patient while maintaining their individual look. You should look like yourself, just better.
Your Revision Rhinoplasty Consultation
As a facial plastic surgeon in Temecula, Dr. Balikian is adept at performing the rhinoplasty completely from the inside of the nose (endonasal rhinoplasty) or with a small imperceptible incision at the base of the nose (external rhinoplasty). Most often during Revision Rhinoplasty, the surgery will be performed by the open approach to allow the most precise results. He will discuss these options with you after examining your nose during your consultation.
Whether you believe you still have a bulbous tip, wide nose, large nostrils, or any other deformities, Dr. Balikian will discuss what he sees and give his honest advice on what can be done. He is experienced with cosmetic rhinoplasty. He also performs a large number of ethnic rhinoplasty surgeries and has a keen eye toward maintaining ethnicity if desired.
Previous Surgery: Dr. Balikian will be thorough in discussing your previous surgery and reviewing your previous surgeon’s operative note to learn exactly what was done. Even if no paperwork is available, Dr. Balikian will perform a thorough exam of your nose inside and out which will allow him to determine what was done, and what needs to be done to correct it.
Revision Surgery Plan: Dr. Balikian will diagnose all areas on your nose that will improve with correction. Both functional (breathing) and cosmetic concerns will be addressed and a well-thought-out plan will be created and discussed with you in detail. Often he will discuss the need for cartilage grafts that can be either ear cartilage grafts (auricular) or rib grafts.
Functional Improvement in Breathing
If breathing difficulties are a major reason for seeking Revision Rhinoplasty, you will want a surgeon in Murrieta with expertise in functional rhinoplasty. In this surgery, all of the anatomic factors that affect our breathing are diagnosed and addressed during surgery. This often includes repairing a deviated septum, internal and external valve collapse, and turbinate hypertrophy. Procedures that Dr. Balikian will consider include septoplasty, spreader grafts, strut grafts, and turbinectomy. He will discuss all options during a thorough consultation. Through structural rhinoplasty techniques that build the supporting architecture of the nose, Dr. Balikian can improve your ability to breathe.
Recovering From Revision Rhinoplasty Surgery
After the surgery in Temecula, Dr. Balikian will immediately place a splint over your nose to help it retain the new shape as it heals. The surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure, meaning you can go home the same day. Dr. Balikian is unique in that he does not require patients to have their noses packed during surgery, which makes the recovery much more comfortable.
You can expect some swelling and bruise after the surgery is completed, but these symptoms are normal and subside over time as you heal. While you are recovering, it is important that you take time from your normal schedule to rest and relax.
THE COST OF Revision Rhinoplasty
