A later nose operation to improve breathing or shape, only once tissues have settled and material remains usable.
Revision rhinoplasty is a further operation to correct problems with the shape or function of the nose after a previous rhinoplasty. It is usually more complex because of scar tissue and changes from the first operation.
Cartilage grafts, sometimes from the ear or rib, are often needed to rebuild support. Most surgeons wait at least a year after the first surgery so that swelling has settled.
These are general points only. Whether an operation is suitable for you is decided by the treating surgeon after an in-person examination, your medical history and any tests they request.
You share photos and your medical history. The surgeon gives a first opinion on whether the operation is suitable and what it could realistically achieve.
The surgeon examines you in person, confirms the plan, explains the risks and arranges pre-operative tests before you give consent.
Under general anaesthesia, the nose is reshaped, often with cartilage grafts to rebuild support, and a splint is applied.
The surgeon reviews healing before you travel home, and you receive written aftercare instructions and remote follow-up.
An external splint and sometimes internal splints are in place. Breathing through the nose is limited, and swelling and bruising around the eyes are common.
The splint is removed. The nose looks swollen and the tip may feel stiff or numb.
Most bruising has gone. You avoid contact sports, heavy exercise and resting glasses on the nose.
Swelling, especially at the tip, settles slowly. The final shape can take a year or longer to show.
Timelines vary between people. Always follow the aftercare instructions from your treating clinic.
Usually at least 12 months, sometimes longer, so that swelling has settled and tissues have healed.
Often, yes, because the original cartilage may have been used or removed. The surgeon explains the options after examining you.
It depends on the operation. Many are planned around one to two weeks so the surgeon can check you and remove stitches or drains before you fly. Flying soon after surgery raises the risk of blood clots, so your surgeon confirms when it is safe to travel.
The price depends on the operation the surgeon recommends after examining you, the hospital stay and any combined procedures. You receive a written, itemised quote before anything is booked, with no obligation to proceed.
Share your details and a coordinator will reply with clear next steps. There is no obligation to proceed.
This page is general information, not medical advice; a treating clinician confirms your plan after assessment. ELAVIA Global coordinates care; clinical evaluation and treatment are delivered by independent, licensed partner facilities and their specialists.