A NHS surgeon told me that because I have had 2 operations already, he wouldn't advise against a 3rd rhinoplasty.

Your questions answered by our surgeon, Lucian Ion, FRCS(Plast)

Asked on 05 September 2010

Question

I have had problems with my nose due to surgeons not doing it to the way i would of liked it. I have recently been to a NHS surgeon as it is affecting me really badly, and he told me because I have had 2 operations on it already, he would advise that I do not have a 3rd operation on it as it could look like a over opperated on nose?

Please help me as I don't know what to do, I don't want to look ugly, all I ask for is a cute nose.

I have to a NHS surgeon and he told me because I have had 2 operations already, he would advise that I do not have a 3rd operation.

Answer

Whilst it is true that multiple operations can lead to a more artificial appearance of the nose, it does depend on how the operation is planned and takes place.

I would be happy to see you in consultation and discuss with the help of a computer simulation what would be your targets for change.

Based on that, it would be possible to expand into what type of surgery would be necessary for the results to come reasonably close to the design.

Mr Lucian Ion FRCS(Plast)
129 Harley Street
London
W1G 6BA