In Dr. Rizk's practice, 90 percent of patients are happy with their results and 10 percent feel they could have had a better nose. Some of the latter (10 percent) may choose to do a touchup or revision rhinoplasty. Some patients are unrealistic about their expectations and their thicker skin may not shrink after surgery as much as they would like. Dr. Rizk is very honest with patients and explains this before the surgery. Also, some patients may form more scar tissue inside the nose making it less defined. If a patient is not satisfied with their rhinoplasty and if Dr. Rizk feels something can be done to improve the results, he will do it.
However, if Dr. Rizk feels the patient is unrealistic, he will choose not to re-operate. Also, some patients have body dysmorphic disorder and Dr. Rizk chooses not to operate on them. Dr. Rizk makes most patients happy but the few unhappy ones are also a reality of rhinoplasty. It is important to be realistic in your expectations and understand possible complications which are rare but may include stuffiness, scar tissue, bleeding, asymmetric results from scar tissue, and the possible need for revision.