Active infection or chronic inflammation changes the timeline and approach for revision rhinoplasty significantly. Operating on inflamed or infected tissue increases the risk of complications and poor healing, so Dr. Kim will typically recommend resolving the infection first — often with a course of antibiotics and, if needed, removal of any foreign material contributing to it — before scheduling revision surgery.
Once the infection has fully cleared and the surrounding tissue has had time to recover, Dr. Kim can more accurately assess the actual structural damage and plan an appropriate revision — attempting to address everything at once, before the infection resolves, tends to produce less predictable and less durable results.
Consultation Tip
If you're noticing any ongoing redness, warmth, discharge, or pain around a previous surgical site, mention this immediately rather than waiting for your scheduled consultation — earlier intervention generally leads to a smoother path forward.
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— Dr. Hyung-taek Kim, KOWON Plastic Surgery