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How Can a Retracted Columella and Hanging Alar Be Fixed?

I have what I think are called hanging ala and a retracted columella and I was wondering how/what procedures can be done to fix it? I don't know...

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Isolated Hanging Columella Surgery Implications? (photo)

I have a hanging columella & the inside of my nostrils show a lot (particularly right profile). I’ve never had a rhinoplasty & I’d like to...

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Ethnic Rhino, Is A Strut Required If Increasing The Nose Tip Projection?

What is the difference between a columella strut and a shield graft? I'm due to get a columella strut soon to increase tip projection and elevate...

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Cost to Reduce Hanging Columella?

So I have a hanging columella and I hate it. I like the rest of my nose except that and thats all I want done. I heard most they time all they do is...

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Is It Possible to Reposition the Columella?

Is it possible to have the Columella ( hopefully that is the correct name, the area the incision is made for a open rhinoplasty ) moved slightly...

1 doctor answer

Can I Get Help With Lots Of Questions 2 Months After Rhino? (photo)

So it's been 2 months since rhino, I have some questions on nose shape. First, will the columella, nostrils and tip decrease in size or is this the...

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I Received an Email from Surgeon- Can I Ever Look Normal Again After Rib Grafts and Spreaders. Who is the Best Surgeon for This?

I have to get grafts and spreaders along bridge in my nose.Used from Rib. I have a v deformity. Twisted columella. One small & 1 huge nostril....

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