Knowing the Nose: Realistic Expectations are Key in Avoiding Rhinoplasty Revision Surgery

In the October issue of the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, Columbia College and Cornell University researchers identified tip revision as the most commonly revised rhinoplasty (nose surgery) procedure.  The most frequent concern from rhinoplasty patients was asymmetry of their new noses’ tip.

As both a board certified plastic surgeon and Otolaryngologist, Dr. Fernando Burstein has a keen understanding of the intricate anatomy of the head and neck.  Because he is versed in a variety of procedures like the facelift, eyelid lift (blepharoplasty), otoplasty (ear surgery), and genioplasty (chin surgery); Dr. Burstein strives to educate his Atlanta cosmetic and reconstructive surgery patients in understanding that all facial procedures have to be approached with caution to maintain what’s most important with their facial features:  function.

To illustrate this point, Dr. Burstein stresses the segment of the study’s report that sites 64 of the study’s participants that complained of breathing obstructions following their initial rhinoplasty.  Upon further examination by another surgeon, 94% of those patients were confirmed to actually exhibit the surgical complication.  Dr. Burstein has written about realistic expectations from rhinoplasty on his blog previously, but continues to reiterate the importance of finding a board certified plastic surgeon who is willing to listen to your concerns as well as remaining honest about the changes that are (and are not) feasible with rhinoplasty surgery.

To learn more about rhinoplasty surgery, rhinoplasty cost, or rhinoplasty recovery visit Dr. Burstein’s website and read his blog.