6 Reasons You Should Consider Revision Rhinoplasty (Updated 2025)

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Rhinoplasty can transform your appearance and help you feel more confident. Unfortunately, the results sometimes don’t meet a patient’s expectations, or an injury undoes the changes made during the surgery. Those are some of the reasons why you might consider revision rhinoplasty.

What Is Revision Rhinoplasty?

Surgery that corrects imperfections or complications following an initial rhinoplasty procedure is called revision rhinoplasty. It’s a complicated procedure that should only be performed by a facial plastic surgeon specializing in revision rhinoplasty. The presence of scar tissue that develops after the first surgery is one of the challenges surgeons face during revision rhinoplasty. There may also be insufficient nasal cartilage, which means the surgeon must graft cartilage from another area (often the patient’s ear). Surgeons use cartilage grafts to rebuild and strengthen the nose.

Revision Rhinoplasty Before and After Photos

Rhinoplasty Revision Before & After Photo | Scottsdale & Phoenix, AZ | Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery: Todd Hobgood, MD
Before and After Revision Rhinoplasty in Scottsdale by Dr. Todd Hobgood
Rhinoplasty Revision Before & After Photo | Scottsdale & Phoenix, AZ | Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery: Todd Hobgood, MD
Before and After Revision Rhinoplasty in Scottsdale by Dr. Todd Hobgood
Rhinoplasty Revision Before & After Photo | Scottsdale & Phoenix, AZ | Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery: Todd Hobgood, MD
Before and After Revision Rhinoplasty in Scottsdale by Dr. Todd Hobgood
Rhinoplasty Revision Before & After Photo | Scottsdale & Phoenix, AZ | Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery: Todd Hobgood, MD
Before and After Revision Rhinoplasty in Scottsdale by Dr. Todd Hobgood
Rhinoplasty Revision Before & After Photo | Scottsdale & Phoenix, AZ | Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery: Todd Hobgood, MD
Before and After Revision Rhinoplasty in Scottsdale by Dr. Todd Hobgood
Rhinoplasty Revision Before & After Photo | Scottsdale & Phoenix, AZ | Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery: Todd Hobgood, MD
Before and After Revision Rhinoplasty in Scottsdale by Dr. Todd Hobgood
Rhinoplasty Revision Before & After Photo | Scottsdale & Phoenix, AZ | Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery: Todd Hobgood, MD
Before and After Revision Rhinoplasty in Scottsdale by Dr. Todd Hobgood
Rhinoplasty Revision Before & After Photo | Scottsdale & Phoenix, AZ | Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery: Todd Hobgood, MD
Before and After Revision Rhinoplasty in Scottsdale by Dr. Todd Hobgood
Rhinoplasty Revision Before & After Photo | Scottsdale & Phoenix, AZ | Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery: Todd Hobgood, MD
Before and After Revision Rhinoplasty in Scottsdale by Dr. Todd Hobgood
Rhinoplasty Revision Before & After Photo | Scottsdale & Phoenix, AZ | Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery: Todd Hobgood, MD
Before and After Revision Rhinoplasty in Scottsdale by Dr. Todd Hobgood

Check out additional revision rhinoplasty before and after photos

Reasons To Consider Revision Rhinoplasty

Your Previous Rhinoplasty Didn’t Turn Out the Way You Had Hoped

Occasionally, patients are disappointed with their rhinoplasty results from the outset. This can result when the surgeon doesn’t have a great deal of experience performing rhinoplasty, or perhaps communication wasn’t ideal. In any case, sometimes the result is not the size, shape, or proportion you were looking for, and that can be very frustrating. 

If you feel like your nose doesn’t meet your expectations after you have fully healed from your primary rhinoplasty, even if all you can say about your nose is that something seems “off,” you may want to consider visiting a revision rhinoplasty surgeon. You can learn more about preparing for revision rhinoplasty in this previous blog post. 

The Results Have Changed Over Time

Even the best rhinoplasty results can be affected by the natural aging process. Over time, cartilage and nasal tissues may shift, leading to subtle changes in the nose’s shape or structure. For some, these changes can diminish the original aesthetic outcome or even impact nasal function, prompting the need for revision rhinoplasty to restore harmony and address any functional concerns.

Scar Tissue or Thick Skin is Impacting Results

Scar tissue formation or naturally thick nasal skin can interfere with achieving a refined nasal appearance. These factors may make the nose appear less defined or more swollen than expected. Revision rhinoplasty can address these challenges by carefully reshaping the nose and refining the contours to create a more balanced and proportionate result.

A Desire for a Different Look

Personal preferences can change over time, and what felt like the perfect nose years ago may no longer align with your aesthetic goals. Whether it’s a shift in beauty standards or simply a change in how you see yourself, revision rhinoplasty can help you achieve a nose that better reflects your current vision for your appearance.

Your Nose Doesn’t Function Properly

If your primary rhinoplasty doesn’t heal properly, it could result in functional problems for your nose. This includes breathing problems that affect your sleep or ability to exercise and even result in sinus issues. You want your nose to look great and function appropriately after undergoing rhinoplasty, and if it doesn’t, you may want to consider revision rhinoplasty. Insurance doesn’t cover primary or revision rhinoplasty, but a specialist will focus on function while improving the nose’s appearance.

You Injured Your Nose After Rhinoplasty

Because it protrudes from the face, a nose is uniquely vulnerable to injury or other severe types of trauma. This is especially true during the first year or two after your surgery. In fact, your nose could become slightly more fragile even after completely recovering because the procedure restructures cartilage and soft tissue. 

If you injure your nose after having rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty can help repair it. The only caveat is that scar tissue from previous surgeries can make revision rhinoplasty more challenging for the surgeon. For this reason, finding a surgeon experienced in both primary and revision rhinoplasty will be essential.

Choose a Qualified Surgeon for Your Rhinoplasty

Plastic surgeons aren’t perfect, and plastic surgery isn’t a guaranteed process. However, choosing an experienced and qualified surgeon for your primary or revision rhinoplasty dramatically decreases your risk of complications and problems. Dr. Todd Hobgood is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon specializing in revision rhinoplasty. In fact, about 40% of his patients are revision rhinoplasty patients. Dr. Hobgood has operated on over 3,000 patients and is genuinely a rhinoplasty expert. You can learn more about his work by checking out his revision rhinoplasty before and after photos here.

Start With a Consultation

You can request a virtual or in-person consultation with Dr. Hobgood by using the online form or by calling his office in Scottsdale, AZ, at (480) 214-9955. During your consultation, Dr. Hobgood will assess your nose and discuss the procedure with you, including the recovery process. You’ll also learn about revision rhinoplasty costs and the guidelines you should follow before and after surgery. 

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