Updated: 5 years ago, I had a columella strut graft (made from cadaver cartilage) placed in the tip of my nose in order to increase projection. Recently, I wiped the side of my mouth with the back of my hand, and in doing so, I felt the graft shift for a moment before snapping back into place. Is it possible that the graft permanently shifted? If so, would a surgeon be able to reposition the graft back to the same exact position it was in before it shifted? or would there be some variation? Thanks!
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I personally agree with your surgeon. Simulations give us an idea of what you are looking for but they are never 100%... Sometimes patients expect to see the same exact look as the simulation and it is simply not achievable. However it will be as close as possible. Trust your doctor and make...
Without more information, it is difficult to come to any conclusions. The tip may be harder and larger because you are still recovering from surgery. I encourage my patients to not make any judgements about their nose until at least one year after surgery to allow all the swelling to go away...
Hi there! I would suggest waiting until after your pregnancy. Rhinoplasty - especially open procedures - can cause quite a lot of swelling. Total healing times vary but usually take 8-12 months. With pregnancy, your hormones will be changing and this may cause untoward changes in the nasal skin...
