Revision Rhinoplasty in Korea

There is no absolute limit on the number of surgeries, but tissue conditions become more complex as the number increases. Generally, up to 2–3 surgeries can be performed relatively safely, and beyond that, use of your own tissue (rib cartilage) is essential. At Edition Plastic Surgery, we determine whether surgery is possible after a precise diagnosis with 3D CT.

Most swelling subsides within 1-2 weeks, and the natural nose shape is completed over 3-6 months. Return to daily life is possible after about 2 weeks, with final results confirmed after 6 months to 1 year.

This is a condition in which the capsule around a silicone implant thickens, causing the nose to shorten, harden, and turn upward at the tip. It can develop months to years after implant insertion and requires implant removal and reconstruction with autologous tissue. Edition Plastic Surgery specializes in contracted nose revision surgery using autologous costal cartilage.

The cost of revision rhinoplasty varies by individual depending on the condition from previous surgery, the scope of reconstruction, and the materials used (autologous rib cartilage, septal cartilage, or ear cartilage). At Edition Plastic Surgery, we provide an accurate surgical plan and cost after an in-person consultation and 3D CT analysis. Because the surgery is more difficult than a primary rhinoplasty, the cost tends to be higher.

A method of harvesting cartilage from your own rib to reconstruct the nasal structure. It has high biocompatibility and virtually no risk of contracture, making it a highly safe material for multiple revisions or severe contracture cases.

Stop smoking 2 weeks before surgery and discontinue medications affecting blood clotting such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Get adequate sleep the night before, and fast on the day of surgery (8 hours fasting before anesthesia).

Primary rhinoplasty is the first surgery; revision rhinoplasty corrects issues from previous surgeries. Revision rhinoplasty is complex due to altered tissues, scars, and adhesions, often requiring autologous tissue. Thus, it's crucial to choose a specialist with extensive revision rhinoplasty experience.

Yes, it is possible. After implant removal, you can replace with autologous tissue or maintain the natural state according to the patient's wishes. However, if the implant has been used for a long time, surrounding tissue may be deformed.

Most surgeries are performed through a columellar incision (at the base of the column of the nose), and scars in this area tend to become hard to see over time. When a closed approach with intranasal incisions is used, only the inside of the nose is incised, so no visible skin is cut. When autologous costal cartilage is harvested, an incision of about 2 cm is needed below the chest. How well scars heal varies by individual.

Yes. We comprehensively evaluate your previous surgical records and current condition with 3D CT and then establish the optimal surgical plan. Revision surgery after procedures at other clinics is one of Edition Plastic Surgery's main areas of practice.

We recommend waiting at least 6 months to 1 year after previous surgery. Surgery should be performed when tissue is sufficiently stabilized for accurate correction. However, in emergencies such as infection, implant exposure, or severe breathing difficulty, earlier intervention may be needed.

Performed under general or sedation anesthesia. The anesthesia method is determined by surgical scope and expected duration. General anesthesia is used when rib cartilage harvesting is included. Blood tests and ECG are conducted before anesthesia.

The procedure takes about 1.5–3.5 hours. Time varies with the condition left by the previous surgery and the extent of reconstruction, and it may run somewhat longer if autologous costal cartilage harvesting is included. What matters more than operating time is precise diagnosis and planning, and at Edition Plastic Surgery we take the time needed to perform the surgery accurately.

Using your own tissue greatly reduces the risk of re-contracture. Unlike silicone implants, autologous cartilage does not form a capsule, so it is stable over the long term. Regular follow-up after surgery is important, and at Edition Plastic Surgery we check your progress at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year after surgery.

Yes, it is possible. We perform combined surgery to simultaneously correct nasal obstruction from deviated septum and aesthetic issues from previous rhinoplasty. Functional correction (septoplasty) and cosmetic correction (revision rhinoplasty) in one procedure.

Even if you have had multiple surgeries, it may be possible depending on your individual condition, and in this case the health of your nose and your overall health matter most. The priority is to first confirm the remaining tissue and the amount of usable autologous tissue with a 3D CT scan and to define what is possible now, rather than pursue an overly ambitious plan. Depending on your condition, we may advise against surgery for now, so the decision is made through consultation.

A step-off forms when the connection between the bridge and the tip is broken. The tip is especially likely to drop when it has been lengthened considerably, so revision surgery aims to adjust the length and height of the tip to create a continuous line from the bridge to the tip. The degree of improvement varies by individual depending on the condition of the tissue.