Treatments
Revision rhinoplasty in India
Quick answer
Revision rhinoplasty is a second or later nose operation to correct shape or breathing problems after earlier surgery. It is more complex than first-time rhinoplasty and often needs cartilage grafts from the ear or rib. Plan about 10 to 14 days in India.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team · Last updated 2026-10-24
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At a glance
Problems after rhinoplasty include a collapsed bridge, pinched tip, twisted nose or blocked breathing. Fixing these means working through scar tissue and often rebuilding support.
Because septal cartilage may already have been used, surgeons may take cartilage from the ear or a rib. Most surgeons prefer to wait at least a year after the previous operation so swelling has settled.
How this approach differs
Plan 10 to 14 days; NHS guidance suggests 7 to 10 days after facial procedures before flying, and splint removal is usually around a week. If rib cartilage is used, chest discomfort adds a few days. Avoid glasses resting on the nose and blowing it for some weeks. Swelling, especially in thick skin, can take a year or more to settle, so judge the final result late.
Who needs revision rhinoplasty
- Unhappy appearance after a previous nose surgery
- Breathing difficulty after rhinoplasty
- Collapsed or over-reduced nose
- Visible irregularities
How it is done
- Careful review of old operation notes and photos
- General anaesthesia
- Usually an open approach with a small cut under the tip
- Scar tissue is released and structure rebuilt with grafts
- Rib or ear cartilage is harvested if needed
- A splint is placed on the nose
Before you travel to India
- Previous operation notes and before-and-after photos
- Breathing symptoms and any CT scan of the nose and sinuses
- At least a year since the last operation
Recovery and flying home
- One night in hospital often
- Splint for about a week
- Bruising around the eyes
- Prolonged subtle swelling
Risks
- Need for further surgery
- Breathing problems
- Graft warping or visibility
- Infection
- Chest scar if rib is used
Alternatives
- Non-surgical filler correction for small dents
- Septoplasty for breathing only
Hospitals in India for revision rhinoplasty
- Medanta - The MedicityDelhi NCR
- Artemis HospitalDelhi NCR
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research InstituteMumbai
- Indraprastha Apollo HospitalsDelhi NCR
- BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalDelhi NCR
- Continental HospitalsHyderabad
- Aster CMI HospitalBengaluru
- Apollo Health City, Jubilee HillsHyderabad
Specialists
Dr Aditya AggarwalMedanta - The Medicity, Gurugram
Dr Sunil ChoudharyMax Super Speciality Hospital, Saket- Prof V B Narayana MurthyKauvery Hospital, Alwarpet
Dr Arul Mozhi MangaiKauvery Hospital- Dr Sathish ManivelKauvery Hospital
Dr Vipul NandaFortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
Frequently asked questions
How long should I wait after my first surgery?
Most surgeons advise waiting at least a year so swelling settles and tissues soften.
Why might rib cartilage be needed?
If the nose lacks support and septal cartilage was used before, rib provides strong building material.
Is revision more expensive?
Usually yes, because the surgery is longer and more complex.
Sources
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team. Last updated 2026-10-24. General information, not medical advice. Medical editorial board · Editorial policy · How we get prices
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