Nose Surgery in Boca Raton - Revision Rhinoplasty
Dr. Nachlas believes that you deserve to have the rhinoplasty result that you have always dreamed of. Trained at Yale and Johns Hopkins, Dr. Nachlas is a renowned nose surgery and sinus surgery specialist in Boca Raton who continually receives referrals for revision rhinoplasties. He has performed more than 3,000 nose surgeries, many of which are secondary procedures. He has the extensive training and experience to deliver the beautiful results you want, and he truly understands your unique needs as a patient who is undergoing a revision nose surgery.
To encourage confidence and trust, Dr. Nachlas keeps an extensive collection of before and after pictures of rhinoplasty in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach to show the results he has been able to achieve for his revision rhinoplasty patients. As he does with every patient, Dr. Nachlas will take the time to answer all of your questions, ease your apprehension, and guide you through every step of your journey to a more beautiful you.
If you are looking for a revision rhinoplasty specialist in Florida, click here to request your consultation with Dr. Nathan Nachlas, a board certified otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon specializing in nose surgery in Boca Raton.
What is Revision Rhinoplasty?
Revision rhinoplasty is also called secondary rhinoplasty, and is performed subsequent to another nose surgery or surgeries. Often, revision rhinoplasty is performed to correct abnormalities that resulted from another nose surgery, but it can also correct damage from injury or trauma to the nose.
In some cases, revision rhinoplasty is needed to fix functional problems with the nose that resulted from the initial surgery. Some patients who have rhinoplasty for cosmetic reasons end up with breathing problems because of the modifications made by their initial cosmetic surgeon, and may require sinus surgery. Other patients are unhappy with their cosmetic results, and in some cases there are both functional and aesthetic problems after the first surgery. As a revision rhinoplasty specialist in Florida, Dr. Nachlas takes into consideration both the external and the internal structures of the nose, and can restore beauty and function with revision surgery.
Meet Dr. Nachlas
Having performed over 3,000 nose surgeries, Dr. Nachlas is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He completed residencies at Yale and Johns Hopkins, and a fellowship in facial & reconstructive surgery in Beverly Hills.
How is Revision Rhinoplasty Performed?
Revision rhinoplasty is a much more difficult procedure than primary rhinoplasty for several reasons. The initial surgery may have removed too much bone or cartilage, which will need to be replaced with grafts in the secondary procedure. Also, the scar tissue that is left after the primary rhinoplasty will pose a challenge during the revision, as will changes in skin thickness. If breathing was impaired as a result of the initial nose surgery, the internal functional features of the nose will need to be restored. Clearly, revision rhinoplasty is best performed by a highly experienced nose surgery specialist.
Dr. Nachlas will access the internal anatomy of the nose either through incisions inside of the nostrils, called closed rhinoplasty, or he will make an incision across the underside of the tip of the nose, called open rhinoplasty. Revision procedures typically require the open approach, in which case Dr. Nachlas can sometimes re-use the original incision site to prevent additional scarring. Repairing the underlying structures of the nose in a revision rhinoplasty can take up to 4 hours, and usually requires general anesthesia.
Recovery and Results
The nose is firmly splinted after surgery to assure that it holds its new shape while healing. There will be bruising and swelling, as well as nasal stuffiness. Prescription or over the counter pain medication is usually used for a few days after surgery to manage discomfort. As the swelling subsides and you return to a more presentable appearance, you will gradually return to your normal activities. Most patients need to take at least a week off of work for this procedure.
Full recovery from revision rhinoplasty will take place over several months, and changes may continue for up to a year. Dr. Nachlas' revision rhinoplasty patients can enjoy a much improved nose appearance and greatly improved breathing.
If you are looking for a revision rhinoplasty specialist in Florida, click here to request a consultation with Dr. Nathan Nachlas, a board certified otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon. You can also call his office at (561) 939-0900 to schedule an appointment.
