Cheongdam Plastic Surgery: Does a Nose Implant Move?

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Everyone tends to be cautious when deciding on any plastic surgery rather than making a hasty decision. After much deliberation, many visit a plastic surgery clinic, consult, and then undergo surgery according to their schedule.

When experiencing it for the first time, there are often unfamiliar aspects. After surgery on any area, you might experience swelling, mild pain, and fever for about a week.

Those who have undergone surgery frequently are well aware of this, but when undergoing nose surgery for the first time in a while, you might experience an unpleasant situation different from what you've experienced with other areas.

Therefore, if that unpleasant problem persists after three days to a week, it's necessary to revisit the clinic where the procedure was performed for an examination.

Many unfamiliar and unpleasant sensations can occur in the nose area. While all body parts are sensitive, nose surgery, which involves incision and suturing, is particularly sensitive because the skin in the nasal area is relatively thin.

Consequently, even after completing the process of opening the thin skin, inserting an implant, and suturing, if the nose implant continues to move for more than a week during the recovery period, it can only be seen as a possibility of ‘surgical failure’.

Nose Implant Movement Phenomenon

Why does the phenomenon of nose implant movement, which must be accepted as surgical failure, occur?

When this issue was precisely examined among clients who visited Cheongdam Plastic Surgery, several reasons were found. Firstly, if the implant was not properly fixed during surgery, or if the fixation was weak, the implant could move.

Also, a sufficient recovery period is necessary after surgery. If external stimuli are applied before the tissues have fully stabilized, the implant can shift from its position, leading to continuous movement.

Furthermore, if the natural fibrous tissue surrounding the implant after surgery does not form normally or forms excessively, the implant's position can become unstable. If the bone or cartilage structure of the nose is weak or imbalanced, it might not properly support the implant.

The most common reason for nose implant movement is when the size or shape of the implant does not match the nose's structure, making fixation difficult and causing movement.

Other factors include trauma or external impact, and infection and inflammation are also considered among the side effects after surgery.

Nose Revision Surgery

Due to these issues, nose implant movement often occurs, requiring nose revision surgery to prevent it from moving.

Therefore, when nose revision surgery is needed at Cheongdam Plastic Surgery, if the client is generally unsatisfied with the results, they typically receive revision surgery at SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic after about 6 months, once the implant has properly settled.

In such cases, the existing implant is removed, and a custom-made implant, tailored to the client's nose condition, is inserted.

Cases of nose revision surgery decided due to minor issues were often caused by ill-fitting implants due to an improper understanding of the client's nose condition.

In another case of nose revision surgery, as described above, if the nose implant moves to the extent that it's uncomfortable even to wash one's face, it's considered an urgent situation. In such instances, the surgery is performed immediately after consultation with the client, rather than waiting for 6 months, or it must be carried out within a few weeks.

Unlike the former, the latter case is a very risky and highly difficult procedure, so there are concerns even with revision work unless performed by highly skilled medical staff.

However, at SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic, part of Cheongdam Plastic Surgery, Director Eui-Chul Jung, who has extensive experience in procedures and surgeries, provides consultations, prioritizing the client's perspective, and thus excels in experience.

At SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic, part of Cheongdam Plastic Surgery, we listen in detail to the client's previous nose surgery experiences during consultations.

After understanding what the client desired and what problems and results occurred after the surgery, we provide customized consultations and even customized surgery to achieve good results that are the exact opposite of the previous unsatisfactory outcome.

We promise to handle each case with utmost care to prevent the same problems from recurring. Director Eui-Chul Jung has accumulated extensive experience in procedures and surgeries over a long period, so he is not lacking in experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

If my nose implant moves, do I always need revision surgery?

Yes, if nose implant movement persists for more than a week, it may indicate a failed surgery, and revision surgery should be considered. This can occur due to various reasons such as poor implant fixation, insufficient recovery, or external stimulation, and appropriate action is needed after an accurate diagnosis.

Why does nose implant movement occur?

Nose implant movement can occur due to various reasons such as weak implant fixation during surgery, external stimulation during the recovery period, abnormal fibrous tissue formation, weakness in the nasal structure, or an unsuitable implant size. Trauma or infection can also be causes.

When can I get nose revision surgery?

Generally, nose revision surgery is performed about 6 months after the initial surgery, once the implant has stabilized, if the patient is not satisfied with the results. However, in urgent situations where implant movement makes even washing difficult, it can be performed immediately or within a few weeks after consultation.

How is nose revision surgery performed?

During nose revision surgery, the existing implant is removed, and after accurately assessing the patient's nasal condition, a custom-made implant is inserted. This is done to achieve stable results in a shape that is most suitable for the patient's nasal structure.

Are there any precautions for nose revision surgery?

Yes, nose revision surgery can be more difficult than the first surgery, so it is important to have it performed by highly skilled medical staff. This is especially true for urgent revision surgeries. The experience and expertise of the medical staff can determine a satisfactory outcome.