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The best way to prevent this from happening is to see the best rhinoplasty specialists in Tampa at Farrior Facial Plastic Surgery first. If a previous nose job from another facial plastic surgeon failed to give you the results you desire, you can trust Dr. Farrior to reshape your nose and give you the confidence that you deserve. As we mentioned earlier, revision rhinoplasty procedures are more difficult than primary procedures.

As an expert in his field with over 25 years of experience, Dr. Farrior is the most qualified rhinoplasty specialist in Tampa equipped to handle these cases. With a keen understanding of nasal structures and advanced surgical methods, Dr. Farrior creates an individualized surgical plan for each patient so that you may never have to suffer the consequences of a botched nose job again.

Because there is no “one-size-fits-all” nose job, a face-to-face consultation is necessary to determine whether or not you are a candidate for a secondary surgery revision rhinoplasty.

Similar to a primary rhinoplasty consultation, Dr. Farrior will use photographs and digital imaging software and assess your unique facial characteristics, tell you what results you can realistically expect, inform you of the risks, and answer any questions you may have. Cartilage grafting, the process of removing cartilage from one part of the body and transplanting it to another part of the body, is typically required for revision rhinoplasty.

If there is not enough cartilage left in the nose after the primary surgery, cartilage will need to be grafted from the ears or rib. This is just one of the reasons why secondary rhinoplasty is considered the most complex cosmetic surgery procedure, takes longer, and why it costs more than primary rhinoplasty.

If you are unhappy with the results of a nose job for any reason, it is crucial that you seek the best rhinoplasty surgeon to restore both the structure and function characteristics of your nose. Contact the highly specialized team at Farrior Facial Plastic Surgery now to schedule your consultation and find out if revision rhinoplasty in Tampa is right for you.

You should arrive early for your rhinoplasty. Arriving late, fighting traffic and being in a rush cause stress, which can compromise your ability to recover. The goal is to control everything that might influence the outcome.

When you arrive at our office, you will be greeted by the staff, escorted to the surgical suite, given your surgical attire and asked to change. Medications to help with the post-operative recovery may be given at that time. The anesthesiologist will review his plan for your care. Dr. Farrior will meet with you again to discuss the plan and desired outcome for your rhinoplasty once more.

After you are taken into the operating room, the anesthesiologist will start an IV and administer medication to begin the sedation. Dr. Farrior performs rhinoplasty under general anesthesia. This allows for your maximum comfort and safety while giving Dr. Farrior the luxury of time to perform the best rhinoplasty possible. Rhinoplasty surgery will take approximately two hours to perform. This may be longer or shorter depending on the complexity of the nasal anatomy. With a revision rhinoplasty,* the surgical time can (on occasion) take as long as six hours.

You will awake in the recovery room with your post-operative care and the recovery nurse, an R.N., B.S.N. who is expertly trained to help manage any pain prior to your discharge. There will be a gauze dressing beneath the nostrils and a splint on the nose. To help reduce swelling, ice packs will be on your eyes and cheeks. You will also be severely congested due to post-operative swelling inside the nose. The stay in recovery after a rhinoplasty is usually one hour, at which point you will be cleared to head home.

The remainder of the day, you should remain quiet and at rest. Stay in bed except to go to the bathroom, keep your head elevated and keep ice on your eyes as much as possible. You will need to have a caregiver that day and night.

Initially, consume small volumes of liquids and soft foods like the kind typically given to a child with an upset stomach: ginger ale, cola, 7 Up, broth, bananas, crackers, chicken soup and Jell-O. After you have been able to consume these things without problems, you can advance your diet. Avoid products that have no substance such as water as well as diet beverages—these will make you feel more nauseated.

Eight days after your rhinoplasty, you will return to our office to have your splint removed and your nose once again decongested. On some occasions, Dr. Farrior may reapply tape to your nose for added support or to reduce swelling. You will be given instructions on how to care for and protect your nose as you continue to heal. Some rhinoplasty patients are asked to do nasal exercises to reduce swelling.

For the following six weeks after your rhinoplasty, it’s crucial to sleep with your head elevated. You should also refrain from wearing glasses without the splint on your nose and avoid blowing or picking your nose. Do not do any strenuous activity such as weight lifting. You can ease into cardiovascular exercise after three weeks. Above all, use common sense: if any activity causes discomfort or swelling of the nose, discontinue that activity immediately and do not attempt it again for a week. Your nose knows and will tell you if you pay attention.

Even though you are healing, the nose usually remains significantly swollen for six weeks after a rhinoplasty. The overall improvement will be noticeable; however, the subtleties will not be apparent. It takes a full year for all healing to take place. Throughout your recovery, it is imperative that you get all care and information regarding your nose from your rhinoplasty specialist, Dr. Farrior. Do not take advice from the internet. Everyone heals differently: they are not you and do not have any knowledge of your case. If you have any questions contact Farrior Facial Plastic Surgery immediately; our staff is informed, experienced and totally committed to your care and recovery.

*Revision Rhinoplasty is much more complex. It may require grafting from the ear or rib, is complicated by scar tissue and the unknown anatomic changes from the previous surgery.