Revision Rhinoplasty in New Jersey

The cost for rhinoplasty, secondary rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and other procedures of the nose varies by case complexity and different fees, including anesthesia and facility fees. Most patients can expect to pay a total of $7,000–$10,000.

It varies by plan, insurer, and circumstances, but some insurance companies will cover the portion of a rhinoplasty that is performed for medical purposes. Septoplasty describes the part of a nose surgery that is performed to benefit a patient’s breathing. The procedure helps to evenly separate the nasal passages, alleviating nasal breathing issues, and sinus infections, fixing all types of issues regarding the nasal septum, and in some patients, snoring.

Patients whose bad nose jobs result from a purely cosmetic procedure will typically have to pay for revision surgery out of pocket. After a patient has attended the initial consultation, the doctor can discuss cost estimates with office staff to provide the patient with a quote. Patients may qualify for different payment plans.

Compared to the initial surgery, revision rhinoplasty is generally felt to be a more complex surgery and requires specialized surgical skill sets and special experience, therefore the costs of fixing a previous nose job may be greater.

Trends come and go, even in rhinoplasty. Years ago, a style known as the “ski slope” nose was popular. This type of nose has a slightly upturned tip and was created by removing tissue on the nasal bridge to emphasize the tip. This produced a cookie-cutter look and made it very obvious that a nose job had been performed. Today, patients typically want a unique, custom, and natural-looking nose, so the ski slope nose has fallen out of fashion. Revision surgery can be performed for patients who are no longer happy with the ski jump look and would prefer a more natural look. This may involve adding or removing soft tissue, depending on the patient.

New Jersey rhinoplasty expert Dr. Becker is at the forefront of innovative rhinoplasty techniques. He is involved in research, and implementation, and teaches up-and-coming as well as established board-certified plastic surgeons. Some of his approaches include building up tissue loss with patient-harvested cartilage and bone, advanced instrumentation, and using proven methods in surgery. Each surgery is different. Dr. Becker can provide his patients with more specific plans during their doctor-patient consultation as one of his top priorities.

During a New Jersey revision rhinoplasty with Dr. Becker, common additions to the nose include the patient’s own cartilage and/or AlloDerm. Cartilage helps to rebuild areas of the nose to the desired height and shape, while AlloDerm sheets smooth out imperfections that are visible below thin skin.

Secondary rhinoplasty is a similar experience to primary rhinoplasty, though patients may have additional sites of soreness with harvested tissues. New Jersey revision rhinoplasty patients’ comfort is of the utmost importance to Dr. Becker and his surgical staff. Revision Rhinoplasty Patients will be prescribed pain medications and provided with instructions on how to minimize swelling and discomfort. Patients are cautioned to take it easy for at least a week postoperatively.

Understandably, many people who end up with bad previous rhinoplasty results are very nervous about choosing a surgeon to perform their secondary procedure. It’s important to do extensive research into the best plastic surgeon for nose jobs in your area. You may even want to travel in order to see a specialist like Dr. Becker, who is known for his expertise in these complex procedures. Dr. Becker is a top facial plastic surgeon in NJ, and revision rhinoplasty patients often feel that it’s worth the time and expense involved with traveling to our offices to get the peace of mind that his expertise in rhinoplasty New Jersey offers. When it comes to revision rhinoplasty, NJ top surgeons like Dr. Becker take great care in preserving or rebuilding nasal structures and creating natural-looking and beautiful results.

It is always nice to have pre-operative pictures, an operative report, or even a brief letter from the surgeon. None of these things are critical, but from time to time this information from the prior surgeons can be helpful.

The most common problem is over-resection of the nasal tip (the tip looks “over-done.”). Another common problem is too much or too little taken off the bridge. A third common problem is the nose is twisted or asymmetric.

Dr. Becker performs rhinoplasty with the patient under general or sedation anesthesia. These days, he is finding that more patients seem to prefer general anesthesia, but either way is fine with Dr. Becker. Under sedation, your nose and surrounding areas will be numb and you will drift in and out of sleep. With general anesthesia, you will be asleep for the entire procedure. The risks of anesthesia will be discussed with you by the anesthesiologist.

In an initial rhinoplasty procedure, the skin is lifted to make cosmetic changes beneath the skin. The healing process creates scar tissue between the skin and the bone and cartilage beneath. In revision rhinoplasty, the skin is again lifted, but this time, surgery proceeds through this layer of scar tissue. Primarily because of this difference, the healing process for the “final result” is prolonged compared to an initial procedure.

Most problems can be improved. Unfortunately, some problems are beyond repair. Fortunately, this is not common.

If you live in New Jersey, Becker Rhinoplasty Center offers revision rhinoplasty. For a full list of services, please visit our Locations page.