The Hidden Cost of Chasing Trends

The Hidden Cost of Chasing Trends

As demand for social-media-driven results has increased, so too has the number of patientsseeking revision surgery. Many show up after procedures often performed abroad where long-term structural considerations were underestimated. Surgeons who manage these cases frequently observe that while initial results may appear successful in photographs, functional or structural concerns can emerge with time. “The initial surgery often achieved the look the patient wanted,” Smith says. “But breathing issues, collapse, or asymmetry may develop later. That’s when patients begin to understand the difference between a trend and a sustainable result.” Revision rhinoplasty is technically complex and emotionally demanding, highlighting why many believe the aesthetic pendulum is gradually shifting. Here is an example of aggressive surgery performed in Turkey.