Revision Rhinoplasty

Revision rhinoplasty is the surgical correction of unsatisfactory results from a prior nose surgery. Patients come to Dr. Sackman from across the Lehigh Valley and beyond after rhinoplasty elsewhere left them with cosmetic issues, breathing problems, or both.

Revision is widely considered the most technically demanding nose surgery a facial plastic surgeon can perform. Scar tissue from the first operation distorts normal anatomy, cartilage may have been over-resected, and supporting structures may be weakened. Dr. Sackman's dual board certification in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology is especially valuable here, since revision frequently involves rebuilding both cosmetic shape and functional breathing.

Common revision concerns include a pinched or pollybeak deformity, a hanging columella, residual hump, asymmetry, an overly upturned tip, collapse of the internal valve causing breathing issues, and the persistent feeling that something still looks "off" after the first surgery.

Dr. Sackman's practice has long been known for its repair work — fixing problems caused by other providers. Revision rhinoplasty is one of the most requested procedures at Enhancements for exactly this reason. He approaches each revision with extreme care, often using cartilage grafts from the patient's own septum or ear to rebuild structure that was previously removed.

If you are considering a smaller correction without another surgery, non-surgical rhinoplasty with filler can sometimes camouflage minor irregularities and is worth discussing during consultation.