Can Graft Tip and Columella Strut Be Removed?

Dear Bunny 1, Time is the key for final results to show and I suggest that you wait a little more as it could take up to 12-14 months before all the swelling subsides for good. The firmness you feel will subside with time as well. Only then that a definitive opinion could be generated and revisions could be planned if needed. Nonetheless, to reinstate the pre-op appearance may not be achieved in full but a board certified surgeon of ample experience in facial... more

Thank you for your question. You are only 5 months out from surgery and I advise you to wait for another six to eight months before doing anything. The nose will continue to s=change over a period of one year and even longer. During that time the scars will settle and the swelling will decrease. After that it would appropriate to determine if removal of the cartilage graft is appropriate and would improve the shape of the nose.

Both the tip graft and columellar strut can be removed but your nose may not return to .its pre-surgical appearance or maintain the narrow look. Physical examination by an experienced surgeon with a review of the operative report would help to answer your questions. The stiffness may improve with time.