Revision rhinoplasty in Turkey

Revision rhinoplasty corrects problems left by an earlier nose operation: a shape you are unhappy with, an asymmetry or a nose that has become harder to breathe through. Because the tissues have already been altered, it is more complex than a first rhinoplasty.

After a previous operation, the nose contains scar tissue and often less cartilage. The surgeon may need cartilage from the septum, the ear or, if necessary, a rib to rebuild support. What can be achieved depends on the skin and the remaining structures, so goals are discussed openly before anything is planned.

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• Personal plan after a surgeon’s review
• Cartilage grafts where needed
• Appearance and breathing assessed together
• Follow-up after you return home

At a glance

Anaesthesia	General anaesthesia
Procedure time	2.5–4 hours
Hospital stay	1 night
Stay in Türkiye	8–10 days
Back to work	14 days
Back to sport	6 weeks
Final result	18 months
Scars	Inside the nose; a small incision under the tip with the open technique

Who is it for?

Revision rhinoplasty is for people who are unhappy with the result of a previous nose operation, either because of the way it looks or because breathing has become harder. The nose needs time to settle first, usually at least 12 months after the previous surgery. If you have the report of your first operation, bring it with you.

Why a revision is more demanding

Scar tissue, thinner skin and missing cartilage make every step slower and less predictable than in a first operation. The open technique is generally preferred, because it gives the surgeon a full view of what was changed before.

Cartilage grafts

Where support is missing, cartilage is taken from the septum or the ear. Rib cartilage is used only when there is not enough elsewhere; the surgeon tells you after the examination whether it is likely to be needed.

When to plan it

Most noses need at least a year to settle after surgery before a revision can be judged properly. Operating too early means working on swollen tissue and makes the outcome harder to predict.

Recovery

One night in hospital, then about 8 to 10 days in Istanbul so that the splint can be removed before you fly. Swelling lasts longer than after a first rhinoplasty. Desk work is usually possible after about 14 days and sport after six weeks; the final result can take around 18 months.

What you should know

• Temporary swelling, bruising and tenderness
• Infection or bleeding, as with any surgery
• Longer-lasting swelling than after a first rhinoplasty
• Results limited by skin and remaining structures

Every surgical procedure carries risk. Your surgeon will explain the risks that apply to you during the examination.