05/08/2026
When rhinoplasty draws attention for the wrong reasons, revision surgery can restore facial harmony and confidence.
This patient underwent rhinoplasty over 20 years ago, but was left with a nose that looked too up-turned and unnatural.
Revision rhinoplasty required rebuilding the nose using rib cartilage to lengthen the nose, reduce projection and recreate balanced proportions.
The greatest challenge wasn’t the cartilage reconstruction - it was the scarred, contracted skin envelope that had spent three decades adapting to the previous framework. Careful tissue handling was essential to safely allow the skin to stretch safely over the new shape.
Revision rhinoplasty is often one of the most demanding procedures in plastic surgery. Success depends not only on technical precision but also on a deep understanding of tissue behaviour gained through reconstructive plastic surgery.
These photographs are just 2 months after surgery, with further refinement expected as swelling continues to settle. It was so great to see what a difference the change had made to her confidence even at this early stage.
The aim is simple: a nose that complements the face rather than dominates it.