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9 Days Post-op. Will Hanging Columella Recede?

asked 1 year ago by kat in canada in ON
Latest answer by Nima Shemirani, MD
Question viewed 195 times
Tags: columella, hanging, swelling

Will the columella lift up anymore when the swelling goes away?

2 answers to 9 Days Post-op. Will Hanging Columella Recede?

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Rhinoplasty swelling

Dear Kat, It is still very early, and you will notice significant changes within the first month.  Even though it's difficult, just wait it out until all the healing has occurred.  Even if it doesn't change much, there is really nothing that should be done until seeing how it looks after a few months (at least six months). Best, Nima Shemirani
Nima Shemirani, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling changes things a lot

At 9 days you can expect quite a lot of swelling, especially in the tip of your nose.  It is impossible to say exactly what will happen with your nose as I don't know the details of what was done and what condition your nose was in prior to surgery.  Generally speaking, however, columellas don't lift a great deal as swelling goes away.  If you had an "open" approach with an incision across your columella, you will see more swelling in that area,... more
Louis W. Apostolakis, MD

Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

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