Is Revision Rhinoplasty Painful?

Revision nose surgery is performed under general anesthesia, allowing you to sleep peacefully during your procedure. After surgery, you may experience swelling, bruising, and soreness. You can take pain medications prescribed by the doctor to help alleviate discomfort. Most patients are able to switch to over-the-counter painkillers in around 2-4 days.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Several follow-up sessions are required after surgery. These sessions allow Dr. Shastri to remove your splint, cast, or sutures and ensure that your nose is properly healing. As part of your treatment plan, our team will provide you with a personalized appointment schedule so you can plan ahead accordingly.

How Long Until I See Results?

Swelling after revision rhinoplasty can last for some time, obscuring your final results. For this reason, it is important not to judge your final outcome too quickly. After around 3 weeks, you will begin to see your improved nasal shape emerging, and changes will continue to evolve and improve for up to a year.

Can I Combine Revision Rhinoplasty With Other Procedures?

Yes. Dr. Shastri is a masterful aesthetic artist who performs a wide range of transformative procedures and treatments to help patients safely and successfully achieve their cosmetic goals. During your private Chicago consultation, he can discuss your options for a combination treatment plan in more detail.

What Are the Risks Associated With Revision Rhinoplasty?

Revision rhinoplasty can carry the following risks: Swelling Bruising Bleeding Infection Asymmetry Poor reactions to anesthesia Poor breathing Tissue death Cartilage damage

Chicago, IL

Revision Rhinoplasty

Introduction

Introduction to Revision Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is a delicate and complex surgery that can sometimes require revision. Choosing an inexperienced or improperly trained surgeon can result in complications and an aesthetic appearance that does not meet your intended goals.

Dr. Karthik Shastri, who is in Chicago, IL, completed elite fellowship training in rhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery and is the ideal choice when it comes to choosing a specialist for your revision surgery. His artistry, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering integrity set him apart as among the region’s most sought-after revision rhinoplasty experts.

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What is Revision Rhinoplasty?

If the results of your primary nose surgery did not meet your goals, a revision rhinoplasty can be performed to correct complications and restore balance, harmony, and symmetry in the profile. Whether your original surgeon went too far and over-operated or didn’t go far enough to sculpt your nose to your liking, Dr. Shastri in Chicago can help. Revision rhinoplasty can address structural imperfections to improve your breathing while correcting any aesthetic flaws that cause you to feel self-conscious.

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What Are the Benefits of Revision Rhinoplasty?

When performed with precision and care by Dr. Shastri in Chicago, IL, revision rhinoplasty comes with the following impressive benefits:

Corrects imperfections in the nasal tip, bridge, and nostrils
Improves the profile and overall facial shape
Balances and harmonizes the features
Draws the gaze to the eyes and the smile
It helps create a more youthful, attractive appearance
Improves breathing and functional issues inside the nose
Combats any complications that arose after primary nose surgery
Enhances confidence, peace of mind, and quality of life

Who Are the Best Candidates For Revision Rhinoplasty?

Dr. Shasti and his team will conduct a thorough consultation to assess your candidacy for revision nose surgery. It should be noted that residual swelling after your initial rhinoplasty can last up to one year, so it is critical that you do not judge your final results too early. If after one year you are still unhappy with your nose and are experiencing problems, you can qualify for a revision, provided that you are a healthy non-smoker with realistic expectations for your results.

Consultation and Assessment

What’s the first step?

Your revision rhinoplasty journey in Chicago begins with a private consultation. Dr. Shastri will meet with you to review your medical history, assess which medications you are currently taking, perform a physical evaluation, and discuss your cosmetic and functional goals for your nose. It is critical that you are open and honest with Dr. Shastri, as this allows him to optimize your safety and well-being throughout your surgery.

Once your candidacy has been established and your procedure has been scheduled, Dr. Shastri will send you home with instructions. You may be asked to undergo additional medical testing, discontinue certain medications, and schedule a friend, helper, or family member ahead of time to drive you home and assist you for the first few days.

What to Expect on the Day of Revision Rhinoplasty Surgery

Revision rhinoplasty will be performed under general anesthesia, ensuring that you are asleep and resting peacefully during the procedure, free from pain or discomfort. Once you are unconscious, Dr. Shastri will adjust your nasal cartilage and bone and refine your nasal tip, bridge, and nostrils to fulfill the goals set forth by your treatment plan. He will utilize the most up-to-date techniques to ensure that your revision procedure is the last nose surgery you will ever need.

Revision Rhinoplasty Recovery

Recovery after revision rhinoplasty can be similar to what you experienced after your primary nose surgery. You may experience swelling, bruising, congestion, and other symptoms as your nose slowly heals. These side effects will peak in the first week and then gradually subside. Dr. Shastri will ensure you are comfortable with prescription pain medications and send you home with detailed instructions on caring for your incisions, bathing and showering, sleeping, resuming exercise, and returning to work or school. You should avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for around 4-6 weeks.

How Much Does Revision Rhinoplasty Cost in Chicago, IL?

The cost of revision rhinoplasty in Glenview and Chicago, IL, can vary depending on Dr. Shastri’s specific surgical techniques and whether your surgery involves additional procedures like septoplasty. After completing your consultation, the doctor will provide a detailed cost breakdown based on your personalized treatment plan.

Why Choose KSMD Facial Plastic Surgery?

Dr. Karthik Shastri is a renowned plastic surgeon serving patients in and beyond Chicago, IL, who seek outstanding results and a seamless, rewarding treatment experience. He uses today’s most innovative and cutting-edge techniques to optimize your results while reducing downtime and discomfort. Dr. Shastri is an active member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. As an author, he has published several articles in industry journals and has been invited to lecture across the United States.

Dr. Shastri obtained his medical training at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA, going on to complete a residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the prestigious Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. During this time, he gained valuable expertise in facial trauma surgery, head and neck cancer ablation and reconstruction, and facial aesthetic surgery. Dr. Shastri was also chosen for an elite fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center through the auspices of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), which allowed him to perfect his artistry in advanced facial plastic surgery techniques, including deep plane facelift, rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty, forehead/temporal lift, eyelid surgery, hair restoration, facial reanimation for facial paralysis, and skin cancer reconstruction (Mohs surgery).

Revision Rhinoplasty FAQ’S

Revision nose surgery is performed under general anesthesia, allowing you to sleep peacefully during your procedure. After surgery, you may experience swelling, bruising, and soreness. You can take pain medications prescribed by the doctor to help alleviate discomfort. Most patients are able to switch to over-the-counter painkillers in around 2-4 days.
Revision rhinoplasty can carry the following risks:
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Asymmetry
- Poor reactions to anesthesia
- Poor breathing
- Tissue death
- Cartilage damage

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Mohs Procedure

I had a very minor Mohs procedure about a year ago. It has healed incredibly well and the scar is barely visible (people do not notice it unless I point it out to them). The receptionist at the hospital told me that Dr. Shastri was “phenomenal” and that I was in great hands before my procedure. This was true. As someone else described in a previous review, Dr. Shastri exudes a calm confidence and is gentle. He did an excellent job stitching up my wound and monitoring the scar throughout the healing process. I appreciate his attentiveness; his skillful suturing is like a work of art. I am grateful that I was referred to him by my dermatologist. He is a phenomenal plastic surgeon — both in his work and bedside manner

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Mohs Surgery

Dr. Shastri was very competent at my facial Mohs surgery and thats saying alot, it was major.. His skill is obvious, as more than 15 tiny stitches were virtually painless and will be hard to spot. He was punctual. Clear regarding the procedure. Super bedside manor. Highly recommend him and his staff.

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Skin Cancer

Wonderful! He patiently explained the different types of skins cancers, identified the one I had, then described how he would treat it. He answered all my questions, even the dumb ones. He just exuded a calm competence. For the skin graft, I felt like I’d had the benefit of an artist ad well as a doctor. Mary, the nurse, contributed greatly to making the entire experience positive. The online system for getting an appointment, confirming it and messaging the medical team is complicated, Byzantine, and frustrating, particularly for old guys like me. However it is definitely worth struggling through it. If I could add more stars I would.

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You do not have to tolerate poor rhinoplasty results or live with complications that make breathing difficult. A revision procedure with Dr. Shastri in Chicago can restore your appearance, quality of life, and confidence. Call today to schedule a private consultation.