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It has been over 8 months since my open rhinoplasty. I am left with this. What happened? Can I possibly fix this assymetry? My doctor kept saying it's swelling and to massage it. It's hard and a little numb one the right side.
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Crooked Columella May Require Revisional Rhinoplasty
A crooked columella after rhinoplasty could be due to a septal deviation, a malpositioned columellar strut graft or even tip cartilages that have twisted with scarring or initial placement. Now that it is nearly nine months after your initial surgery, it is unlikely that major resolution or improvement is going to be seen with more time. This would indicate that revision for improvement will be needed. At this point waiting until a full year surgery before revision is not much longer....
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A well-performed Injectable Filler procedure may be helpful in restoring symmetry to the base of your nose. Video attached.
I read your concern and reviewed the up-close photos of your nose. On your front view, the right side of your columella hangs a bit lower than your left. In my view, you should reserve revision rhinoplasty surgery as a last resort.
You may be able to have restoration of symmetry by adding a small amount of volume to the left side of your columella. In my practice, I prefer Silikon-1000, an off-label filler for permanent results.
I hope this is helpful for you.
Regards from NJ.
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Crooked Columella
It would be important to evaluate the base view of your nose to see if there is true deflection of your caudal septum and asymmetry of your nostrils. If the caudal septum is deviated this could be corrected with a revision surgery, perhaps in a closed manner. Also, the firmness should resolve over the next few months.
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Crooked Columella After Rhinoplasty
On these pictures it is hard to fully appreciate the deformity .You should seek a second opinion by an experienced plastic surgeon.The latter will tell you whether your concerns are well founded and how to go about managing it.
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Columella deviation
Sorrry but it is hard to see the photo. Other views would be helpful and of course a formal exam is importantt. Sometimes the columella tips to one side because of a curved septum.
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Crooked Columella After Rhinoplasty
It appears that your nose was deviated before surgery; this could be from a deviated nasal septum. The septum may or may not have been worked on, but often times if it is not, the deviation becomes more apparent. Ask your doctor if septal work was performed. You may need a revision, but best to wait a year until the nose is soft before performing any additional surgery.
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Columella problems after rhinoplasty
A columella that is not completely straight after rhinoplsty is often due to a deviation of the septum, or possibley the shape of a graft placed in the columella to support the tip. My bet is the septum, and revision can improve the situation.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd
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Crooked Columella 8 Months after Rhinoplasty
If the deviation or asymmetry is improving, be patient for another 3-4 months. Regardless of the cause, if this persists it can be corrected by a surgeon experenced in revision rhinoplasty surgery.
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