Patient Complaints With Primary Versus Revision Rhinoplasty: Analysis and Practice Implications

Abstract

Patients presenting for primary rhinoplasty commonly seek a smaller, more refined nasal appearance. Patients with prior rhinoplasty operations are far more likely to raise concern regarding crookedness or asymmetries. By comparing the presentations of primary and revision rhinoplasty patients-and delineating the common indications for revision operations-novice rhinoplasty surgeons may be able to avoid certain pitfalls at the outset, thereby reducing their revision rates. The data may also assist surgeons in developing a more targeted approach to the consultation process in the revision setting.