Nasal Surgery: Problems and Solutions

The nose is that part of the human anatomy which precedes us in all face to face human interaction. The person with a deformed nose either from birth, trauma, or from previous surgery will find that their nose is a distraction to other people. This was the central theme of the novel Cyrano de Bergerac. His nose was so large and conspicuous that it became the continual bane of his life and interfered with almost all of his relationships.

When a patient has had a failed Rhinoplasty ("Nose Job"), it is obvious and everyone can see it. As a result, the patient usually suffers with their self image and self esteem. In many instances this will have ill-effects on their social life, and even their employment history. The question is, What Makes for a "Bad Nose-Job," and can it be corrected? Typical deformities occurring as the result of poorly done nasal surgery include a depressed nasal tip ("Hanging or Dropped Tip") a prominent bulge just above the tip (the so-called "Polly Beak"), a concave nasal bridge ("Scooped Dorsum" or the so-called "Ski Jump Nose"), an excessively turned up tip, to such a degree that the viewer can see right into the person's nostrils (the so-called "Miss Piggy Snout"), and/or a flaccid nose which lacks so much internal support that it collapses on rapid inspiration (the "Rubber Nose"). Uncorrected, breathing difficulties are common.

These recognized deformities which give the nose an obvious operated look can be prevented at the time of initial surgery by special techniques. However, once they have occurred, correction, while possible, is not easy. Surgical correction requires the most advanced cartilage grafting techniques specifically designed to improve the previously operated nose. In NO case should a patient agree to have foreign material placed in their nose. If a surgeon offers to place a manufactured implant in your nose, BEWARE. It may extrude right through the skin and become infected. When this occurs, the situation will be worse. You can safely assume that such a surgeon is less than experienced in the most advanced techniques available to correct nasal deformities from prior surgery.

If you are someone who suffers from an unsatisfactory nasal appearance as the result of prior nasal surgery, you need to consult with an experienced surgeon who specializes in performing Secondary Rhinoplasties.

For more information or correcting nasal deformities as the result of prior nasal surgery, contact the Fairbanks Plastic Surgery Center at http://www.fairbanksplasticsurgery.com/saltlakecity/utah/procedure/rhinoplasty-nose-job/ or http://www.fairbanksplasticsurgery.com/saltlakecity/utah/procedure/secondary-rhinoplasty-nose-job/.