Revision rhinoplasty can be considerably different from a primary rhinoplasty. The surgeon has to navigate around tissues that have already been operated on, which can make the process somewhat more challenging and is one of the reasons why you want a doctor who is familiar with the procedure. While the surgeries are different, they also share a lot in common. You can expect the recovery period to be somewhat similar after a revision rhinoplasty as it was after your first surgery. You’ll want to take a week or two off from work and will have to take it easy for another week after that. There might be more swelling and bruising after a revision surgery, but that can also vary from patient to patient.