Revision Rhinoplasty Beverly Hills

This depends upon who completed the primary surgery and where it was conducted. In most cases, a revision costs more than the initial rhinoplasty due to the increased amount of surgical work involved. Dr. Nassif may need to remove difficult scar tissue, hide visible scarring, or change the entire structure of the nose. Furthermore, any permanent sutures placed during the primary rhinoplasty may need to be removed or replaced.

The tricky world of insurance premiums, co-payments, and deductibles can confuse anyone. However, most insurance policies follow a standard payment for medically necessary procedures. This means a revision rhinoplasty for obstructed airways, or initial rhinoplasty to resolve upper respiratory problems is often covered by insurance. In revisions for cosmetic reasons, health insurance typically does not provide coverage. Insurance policies vary greatly from company to company, so please check with your insurance provider, or get help from our Beverly Hills office staff.

There are a number of reasons someone decides to go in for a second rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills. Some surgeries result in an unsatisfactory appearance. Others experience medical complications that lead to problems. Some of the common problems with a rhinoplasty include the following:

Deviated Septum: The dividing wall between the nostrils becomes positioned in a manner that obstructs airflow.

Perforated Septum: A hole, or an opening, within the septum which makes a whistling or wheezing sound when a person breathes.

Asymmetrical: The nose didn’t heal properly and isn’t proportioned equally on both sides of the face. It may appear crocked or pinched. This condition is usually caused by scar tissue within the nose from the initial rhinoplasty.

The new nose has a change that’s either too subtle or too extreme when measured against what the patient had expected.

The demand for a perfect body in society leads to some people developing an addiction, an unhealthy obsession, with surgical procedures to achieve a specific image. Some people spend upwards of one-third of their day obsessing about their current body image. This condition is known as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD); it affects approximately one to two percent of the general population. The prevalence increases in patients seeking plastic surgery. This seems like a minor problem, but people living with this disorder have a tendency to engage in risky or violent behaviors. Often times, they experience repeated dissatisfaction with their plastic surgery outcomes.

When a physician decides to ask a patient to be screened for BDD, he wants to place the patient’s health and mental status above the immediate needs of the plastic surgery. This does not reflect any judgment about who you are – it is merely a measure to protect you and your health. The doctor is here to help you, and will proceed with your procedure once you have been determined to be a candidate for surgery. We want your experience with Dr. Nassif to exceed your expectations, but we need to take care of the whole person, body and mind.

You need to wait a minimum of one year after your first rhinoplasty before attempting a revision. The swelling and healing process from the initial procedure can last up six months, and the nose needs time to adjust to its new position. It would be pointless to get a revision if waiting a few extra months corrects the problem areas.