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Hanging Columella Reduction Under Local Anesthesia
asked 1 year ago by 199543anon in new york
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 1,424 times
Tags: columella, costs, local anesthesia, reduction
In a rhinoplasty 5 years ago my nasal bones were narrowed and tip rotated up. When I smile my nose looks pinched with an excessively wide alar base, and my columella hangs far below the tip giving my nose a cartoonish "hook" down. I have heard that is possible to have a septal reduction to lift the columella under local anesthesia, if that's the main problem. I'd like to avoid a full revision surgery if possible. Is this recommended? How can I find a surgeon who does this? What would it cost?
12 answers to Hanging Columella Reduction Under Local Anesthesia
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Treatment of hanging columella
The hanging columella is often more complex than what may be apparent. Although some hanging columellas may be improved with a relatively easy procedure under local, many other hanging columellas require additional techniques and use of IV sedation
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Hanging columella reduction
Certainly a tip plasty procedure can be done on the nose. The membranous and cartilaginous caudal septum are trimmed, bringing the columella up and inwards. Occasionally composite grafts have been put in the nostril rims to bring the alar rims down if they are retracted upwards. The tip plasty can be done under local anesthesia, but for most rhinoplasty procedures we do them under general anesthesia so that there is no conscious awareness while the procedure is being performed.
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Hanging Columella and Wide Alar Base
The hanging columella can be corrected and the alar base narrowed under local anesthesia. A careful examination will determine what is necessary, but you do not need a full revision. Costs will be clarified before surgery, but do vary depending on geographic location and who does the work.
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Can Columella Reduction Be Done Under Local Anesthesia?
Without an examination and side views, it is difficult to give a definitive answer.
However, in most cases the cause of hanging columella is excess soft tissue between the columella and the septum, which can be removed under local anesthesia in the office.
Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon
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Office Correction of Hanging Columella
Dear 199543 in NY
To answer your question: I have performed what we call a "caudal trim" for a hanging columella in my office under only local anesthesia. The body part is basically "external". Good luck.
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Hanging columella
Without a full exam, it is hard to say. Certainly rhinoplasty work can be done under sedation. I do not like doing things under local on this area, because of the discomfort.
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Rhinoplasty correction can be done under local anesthesia.
Hi.
1) We use local anesthesia with some sedation. The important thing is to have a board certified anesthesiologist for safety.
2) When you correct one part of the nose (hanging collumella), it has implications for other parts. So the surgeon has to be free to do what's necessary as the operation proceeds and the anatomy changes.
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Revision Rhinoplasty Hanging Columella Under Local Anesthesia
Looking at the one photo provided, it does appear that you have a hanging columella and a wide nasal base. Without seeing other views, it is somewhat difficult to determine what would be best in terms of a revision rhinoplasty procedure. Strictly speaking, the hanging columella can be addressed successfully under local anesthesia. This involves injecting an anesthetic solution in and around the bottom of the nose. The columella can then be approached with an incision made along both...
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Your hanging columella may require revision rhinoplasty surgery.
I read your concern, and I reviewed the photo you posted. You may require revision rhinoplasty performed with general anestheitc to prevent your columella from hooking down when you smile. I doubt you would get significant improvement by having only your septum reduced under local anesthetic.
You'll likely need to have your tip supported with a cartilage graft (C-strut), and have your lower lateral cartilages divided to allow your columella to rise up. Septal shortening may be...
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Repair of hanging collumella under local anesthesia.
Hi,
This procedure can certainly be done under local anesthesia.
The best way to tell if you are a good candidate for this proceedure is to have a set of photos from the sides, 3/4 views, the front, and from under (worms eye). The next step would be with a physical examination to determine the condition of the septum. In some cases, the septum may have been removed or trimmed to allow for elevation of the collumella, but that does not always work. If this...
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Behrooz Torkian, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Revision rhinoplasty under local anesthesia
Yes, revision rhinoplasty to correct your hanging columella can be done under local anesthesia. This may involve elevating the columella and placing it on the nasal septum (tongue in groove technique). This way the septum supports the columella.
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Revision Rhinoplasty under Local Anasthesia
Hi,
The answer is yes you can have a tip revision under local anesthesia. You may need more than just collumelar work. The revision may include tip cartilage grafts. However, all of this may be done under local anesthesia. The cost can range from 5k to 10k in the NYC area.
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Dr.S.
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