Revision Rhinoplasty

Dr. V offers expert revision rhinoplasty to correct unsatisfactory results from previous surgery and restore both function and natural facial balance.
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What Is Revision Rhinoplasty?

When rhinoplasty doesn't deliver the desired results, it can be deeply upsetting and affect your emotional well-being. Board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Trang Thuy Vo-Nguyen (Dr. V) understands the profound impact this can have on your self-esteem and quality of life.

With a compassionate approach and meticulous skill, Dr. V prioritizes your goals, listens attentively to your concerns, and works to achieve significant improvement. She is also committed to transparency - honestly discussing the possibilities and limitations of the procedure to ensure you feel informed and confident about your journey.

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What Conditions Can Revision Rhinoplasty Treat?

Northern VA facial plastic surgeon Dr. V combines meticulous assessment with advanced surgical techniques to address concerns such as:
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Nasal Asymmetry

Revision rhinoplasty can correct asymmetries caused by uneven healing from past surgeries, especially issues with cartilage resectioning or improper alignments. By reshaping and repositioning the overall nasal structure, Dr. V can recreate a more ideal balance.

Pinched Nasal Tips

Overly removing cartilage during a past primary surgery can result in "pinched tips." The result? A collapsed, flat, unnatural nose tip. Revision rhinoplasty restores the volume and support to the nasal tip, bringing back a natural shape and improving function.

Pollybeaks

Pollybeaks occur when there's excess tissue sitting above the nasal tip, creating a beak-like profile. Revision surgeon experts like Dr. V refine that nasal dorsum area to create sleeker, straighter contours more aligned with your original vision.

Collapsed Nasal Bridge

Collapsed nose bridges occur when past procedures remove too much cartilage or nasal bone, fundamentally changing the bridge's structure and strength for the worse. Dr. V and her team of revision rhinoplasty specialists use custom grafts to rebuild your nasal bridge, providing real improvements to breathing and the whole appearance of your nose.

Excessive Scarring

Scar tissue buildup can distort your profile's shape, plus create texture irregularities and bumps at uneven points. Revision rhinoplasty safely removes or repositions scar tissue, smoothening the nose's surface, and resetting natural definition.

Am I a Candidate?

Revision rhinoplasty is entirely designed to help individuals dissatisfied with the results and functionality of previous nose surgery.

An ideal candidate may be experiencing any of the following:

  • It is at least one year past the initial rhinoplasty surgery.
  • Unhappy with the cosmetic results of a prior rhinoplasty.
  • Experiencing difficulties breathing or sleeping due to nose structure issues.
  • Seeking refinements to scar tissue buildup.
  • Remain open-minded to realistic revision outcomes and their recovery timelines.
  • Are in good overall health, and ideally non-smokers.
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Risks of Revision Rhinoplasty

Choosing Dr. V as your cosmetic reconstructive surgeon minimizes potential complications thanks to her decades of acquired skills and expertise. While revision rhinoplasty is considered safe, it is a niche procedure requiring a board-certified reconstructive plastic surgeon. Even routine revision rhinoplasties may include several risks, including:

Recovery Tips

  • You will be instructed to clean your incisions and the inside of your nose approximately twice a day by spraying salt water (saline) into your nose with a spray bottle or syringe.
  • With an open revision rhinoplasty, your cast and stitches will be removed in one week and your nose will be taped for the second week.
  • After that, if needed you will tape your nose nightly to help reduce swelling.
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What to Expect?

Your Consultation

Dr. V will first assess the cosmetic and functional problems of the nose that the primary surgery may have caused or left untreated. In some cases, the problem may not be directly related to the primary nose surgery but may have occurred during the recovery period. She will analyze and explain your current condition and suggest a treatment plan that takes previous nose surgeries into account.

Preparing For Surgery

Pre-revision rhinoplasty prep will involve tapering or stopping certain medications, avoiding smoking, and following any additional pre-surgery guidelines provided by Dr. V. Every patient at The Virginia Institute for Surgical Arts receives a detailed, personalized pre-surgery guideline to ensure safety and recovery.

Day of Surgery

When possible, Dr. V will make the incisions in the same area as your original rhinoplasty to avoid excess scarring. Revision rhinoplasty can include removing cartilage or bone ane reshaping the existing cartilage in your nose. In cases such as a "pig nose" look or a collapsed middle bridge (inverted V deformity), Dr. V rebuilds your nose by adding cartilage support and grafts. Aberrations on the nasal bridge or nasal tip may be obscured by using fascia from the scalp. Silicone implants may be used if the patient's natural tissue availability is limited, or cosmetic concerns require their use.
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FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENTS

Dr. V will remove your rhinoplasty cast as well as any stitches or sutures during your follow-up appointments after revision rhinoplasty, then assess your healing progress and answer aftercare questions. We'll also monitor swelling and provide any extra tips for your recovery timeline and comfort.
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SOCIAL READINESS

You can go back to work usually within a week after the surgery. The full effects of the procedure become visible as the swelling and bruising resolve over the next several weeks.
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Why Choose Us for Revision Rhinoplasty in North Virginia?

Getting revision rhinoplasty can be an emotional and personal decision. It is also among the most challenging cosmetic procedures, requiring exceptional skill and precision. Board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. V practices compassion-led care that combines impressive cosmetic reconstructive expertise with a genuine patient-focused approach. Revision rhinoplasty is considered an ultra-specialized procedure requiring advanced clinical expertise, training, and continued education. With years of experience performing complex nasal surgeries, Dr. V has helped hundreds of patients correct issues from prior rhinoplasties, restoring both appearance and confidence.

  • Only contemporary rhinoplasty techniques. Dr. V maintains only the most rigorous, cutting-edge rhinoplasty methods and regularly educates others on the latest in nose grafting, surgical camouflaging, cartilage repositioning, and more — the gold standard in today's surgical approaches to successful rhinoplasty.
  • 3D before and after imaging. All revision rhinoplasty patients receive 3D before and after renderings during your consultations at our Chantilly, VA facility. You will understand the full structural and aesthetic expectations of your procedure.
  • Deep commitment to restoring your trust. Dr. V understands many patients have poor experiences with past rhinoplasties or cosmetic surgeries even after working with other well-renowned doctors. She and our medical team work tirelessly toward earning your trust and helping you look and feel like yourself again.
  • True patient education and understanding. Dr. V knows revision rhinoplasty is about restoring both function and aesthetics. Our clinic is a judgement-free, patient-centered facility where we take the time to understand your wants, educate you on expectations, and build trust every step of the way.
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