Restore balance and harmony to your nose with revision rhinoplasty, a procedure that corrects prior surgical results such as asymmetry, irregular contours, or structural concerns. Dr. David T. Morwood, our board-certified plastic surgeon, uses a custom-designed approach to reshape cartilage, refine contours, and improve both appearance and support.
Before & After Revision Rhinoplasty
*Actual Patient Disclaimer: there is no guarantee of specific results and the results can vary.
In Dr. Morwood's Words:
In addition to being patient before judging a rhinoplasty result, all patients must be aware that even in the busiest rhinoplasty practices, touch ups and revisions are common.
David T. Morwood, MD, FACS
The Truth About Plastic Surgery: An Educational Guide for the Consumer
This Procedure Treats:
- Unsatisfactory cosmetic outcome from a prior rhinoplasty
- Residual or newly developed structural asymmetries
- Breathing difficulties resulting from previous nasal surgery
- Over-resection, collapse, or distortion of nasal tissues
- Scarring or irregularities affecting the nasal contour
Restore Nasal Balance
After Prior Surgery
Revision rhinoplasty is a procedure that reshapes and refines the nose after a prior rhinoplasty to address concerns like irregular contours, asymmetry, over-reduction, or inadequate support. Dr. Morwood approaches this as a custom procedure, carefully evaluating the cartilage of the tip, the septum, and the bony dorsum, which may have been previously altered. Using an open or closed approach, these structures are shaped, sculpted, and reconstructed with cartilage grafts to restore balance, proportion, and harmony of your face.
Revision Rhinoplasty Treats:
- Irregular contours of the tip, septum, or bony dorsum following prior surgery
- Asymmetry or imbalance affecting the overall harmony of your face
- Over-reduction of the nose resulting in loss of structure or support
- Persistent dorsal hump or inadequate reduction from a previous procedure
- A poorly defined or distorted nasal tip requiring refinement
- Excess projection or insufficient projection affecting the proportion
- Structural weakness requiring reconstruction with cartilage grafts
- Subtle contour deformities that disrupt balance, ratio, and harmony
What to Expect From Revision Rhinoplasty With Dr. Morwood
During revision rhinoplasty, Dr. Morwood uses either an open approach, with an incision on the columella to elevate the skin, or a closed approach with incisions placed inside the nose. This allows access to the cartilage of the tip, the septum, and the bony dorsum, which have often been previously altered. These structures are carefully shaped, sculpted, and reconstructed, frequently using cartilage grafts harvested from your own tissue to restore structure, volume, and support, creating improved balance, ratio, and harmony.
Revision Rhinoplasty FAQs
Why is Revision Rhinoplasty More Complex Than Primary Rhinoplasty?
Revision rhinoplasty is often more complex because the normal nasal anatomy has been altered. The cartilage of the tip, the septum, and the bony dorsum may have been reduced, reshaped, or weakened during a prior procedure. In many cases, there is less available native cartilage, necessitating cartilage grafts to restore structure, volume, and support. This makes a custom-designed approach essential for carefully rebuilding and refining the nose.
Will I Need Cartilage Grafts During Revision Rhinoplasty?
In many revision cases, cartilage grafts are an important part of the procedure. A graft is tissue that is harvested from one place in the body and then planted in a new place to provide shape, volume, and structure. These grafts are often used to rebuild areas that were previously over-reduced or weakened, allowing for more controlled sculpting and long-term stability.
Will There Be Visible Scars After Revision Rhinoplasty?
Scarring depends on the surgical approach used. With a closed approach, all incisions are inside the nose and not visible. With an open approach, an incision is made on the columella, and the resulting scar is visible only from the “worm’s eye view.” Additional techniques, such as Weir incisions, may be used to narrow the base, with scars that are generally inconspicuous.
Have More Questions?
Learn More About Rhinoplasty in The Truth About Plastic Surgery: An Educational Guide for the Consumer
If you want a deeper understanding of revision rhinoplasty, Dr. Morwood’s book, The Truth About Plastic Surgery: An Educational Guide for the Consumer, provides detailed insight using the same concepts used in consultation. You will learn how previously altered cartilage, septum, and bony dorsum can be reshaped and reconstructed, and why a custom-designed approach is essential to restore facial balance.
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Correct Prior Surgery Results With Revision Rhinoplasty in Monterey
Dr. David Morwood is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 34 years of experience and advanced fellowship training in microsurgery. During your private consultation, your medical history is reviewed, your prior surgery is carefully evaluated, and your goals are discussed in detail using mirror-based assessment and 3D imaging. Schedule your private consultation for revision rhinoplasty in Monterey today.
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