A revision or secondary rhinoplasty surgery is undergone by those who may not be happy with the cosmetic result of their initial rhinoplasty or nose job.

Before opting for a revision rhinoplasty, all the details including possible risks or complications must be discussed with the surgeon. A revision rhinoplasty must be performed by an experienced surgeon who has profound understanding of the nasal structure and surgical techniques.

Dr. Pope is actually considered one of the area's most renowned nasal plastic surgeons. In fact, many doctors often refer their rhinoplasty patients to him during difficult cases or when performing rhinoplasty work on family members.

The procedure for a revision rhinoplasty depends on the deformities or breathing problem caused by the previous surgery. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia (the total duration may be up to 3 or 4 hours). The revisionist surgeon has to restore both structure and function. In few cases, the surgeon may have to recreate symmetry by adding back or removing a previously inserted cartilage. If required, extra cartilage can be taken from the nasal septum, ear, or ribs. Adding extra cartilage is often required to open the airway or to recreate the shape and proportion of nose.

The incisions for a revision rhinoplasty may be made on the inside of the nose for a closed rhinoplasty or on the underside, between the nostrils, in case of an open rhinoplasty. Closed rhinoplasty is usually less invasive to tissues as the surgeon only uncovers the areas that need correction. The open rhinoplasty involves a wider cut and more work on supporting structures. The closed approach is safe if the patient has scarring from the previous surgery but many plastic surgeons choose the open approach as it provides more exposure and helps to understand complicated cases in a better way.

Nasal packs may be used for 7-8 hours to reduce the swelling and bleeding after surgery. The patient, however, cannot breathe through the nose until the packing is removed and should stay in the hospital during that time. The surgeon prescribes painkillers to reduce the discomfort. During the recovery period, the nose must not be rubbed and adequate bed rest must be taken with the head elevated on a comfortable pillow. The patients can return to normal activity after 2 to 3 weeks. The results of the surgery become visible in 3 to 4 months, once the swelling subsides completely.

At Orlando Plastic Surgery Center, we have state-of- the-art facilities for all kinds of plastic surgery treatments. Dr. George Pope is a highly regarded plastic surgeon, certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery and has been practicing cosmetic surgery in Orlando for more than 20 years. 

Otoplasty, commonly known as ear plastic surgery, is a cosmetic surgery procedure to rectify the physical deformity of ears. The surgery is performed to reduce the size of large ears or pin back ears that protrude too far from the head. The procedure can greatly improve a person's appearance and self esteem.

Children with deformed ears may be subject to teasing and ridicule, while it may be a cause of self consciousness in many adults. But with a safe medical treatment like ear plastic surgery, this problem can be permanently resolved by a board-certified plastic surgeon.

To start with otoplasty procedure, the surgeon makes a small cut behind the ear to expose the cartilage. This cartilage is then reshaped and any excess skin is removed. If required, the ear is repositioned more closely to the head, and the cut is closed with permanent stitches or sutures. The duration of the surgery is between one to two hours. In most of the cases, the patients are discharged from the hospital on the same day.

There would be some bruising, accompanied by pain, swelling or throbbing of the ears for a few days. This can be controlled by painkillers prescribed by your surgeon. Indeed, patients may feel disappointed by the appearance of their swollen ears after regaining consciousness from anesthesia. However, this is only a temporary impact and the ears take their reformed shape and a more optimal size in a couple of days. Normal activities for both children and adults can be resumed after a week or  two of recovery from the surgery. The patients must nevertheless take care to avoid any activities that could cause a damage to the ear, until it is fully healed.

Otoplasty does not impact the hearing of a person and has not shown to cause any hearing loss. A child may undergo the surgery after attaining the age of 4 years as the ears are fully developed by then.

Orlando Plastic Surgery Center has been providing excellent services for revisionist surgery including otoplasty, rhinoplasty, eye lid surgery, liposuction and breast augmentation surgeries for more than twenty years.

Dr. George H. Pope has developed the most comfortable atmosphere for his patients. The entire staff is well-educated, compassionate and ready to serve patients. Call us today for a consultation and to learn about our cosmetic surgery procedures, injectables, and luxury spa treatments.

Sometimes the practice of plastic surgery doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. What many people don’t realize is that plastic surgery is much more than boob jobs and rhinoplasty work. Plastic surgery also helps thousands of Americans recover from serious injuries that result in disfigurement.

Reconstructive surgery is performed by qualified plastic surgeons on patients who have been badly scarred by traumatic events like fires, car accidents, or violent attacks.

Take for example the recent news of model Katie Piper. In 2008, she was attacked and brutally beaten by a stranger, leaving massive scarring damage to her face. As a professional model, this was the face that paid her bills. Think of it as an artist losing their hands—no more painting, no more income. The same for Katie Piper—scarred face, no paycheck.

Thanks to the efforts of plastic surgeons, Katie underwent several reconstructive surgeries to get her face free of the severe scarring from her attack. Now in 2011, she is  free from her scars and back to being a fashion model in high demand. ??

As Piper exemplifies, patients who have suffered an accident that left them with a facial disfigurement often have to deal with much more than physical scars. Katie has taken her tragic incident and started a foundation with the help of her plastic surgeon and star producer, Simon Cowell, to create a dedicated burn and scar rehabilitation center in the UK.

So next time you think about plastic surgery, understand that it’s much more than a superficial practice. Plastic surgery allows people to get back to  living after traumatic, disfiguring events that have invaded their lives. ??

George H. Pope, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Pope specializes in Revisionist Surgeries, Rhinoplasty, Gynecomastia, and Breast Augmentations. He and his professional staff also administer injectables, including Botox, Restylane, and Sculptra among others.