Rhinoplasty surgery is a surgical procedure to change the shape and size of the nose. This surgery generally gives permanent results. However, in some cases, it is possible for the results of rhinoplasty surgery to change.
Variations in the results of rhinoplasty surgery may depend on the following factors:
- Scope of the surgery: The wider the scope of the surgery, the higher the risk of changing the results of the surgery. For example, the risk of changing the results of a surgery that requires shaping only the tip of the nose will be lower than the risk of changing the results of a surgery that also requires shaping the nasal bone and cartilage.
- Individual characteristics of the person: A person’s age, skin type and general health condition may affect the risk of changing the results of rhinoplasty surgery. For example, because older people have thinner skin, they may have a higher risk of the nose shape changing after rhinoplasty.
- Surgeon’s experience: An experienced surgeon can perform rhinoplasty surgery more successfully. Therefore, the risk of changing the results of rhinoplasty surgery may be higher in surgeries performed by an inexperienced surgeon.
If the results of rhinoplasty surgery change, revision rhinoplasty surgery may be required. It is important that revision rhinoplasty surgery be performed by an experienced surgeon.
In order for the results of rhinoplasty surgery to be permanent, it is important that the patient follows the doctor’s instructions after the surgery. For example, the patient should protect his nose from impacts, not smoke and use creams recommended by the doctor.
It is important for people considering rhinoplasty surgery to carefully evaluate the risks and benefits of the surgery and choose an experienced surgeon.
