Nostril Show After Rhinoplasty, How can this be Fixed? (photo)

November 17, 2011
Asked By:aleksk in Canberra, 01

My concern is too much nostril show after a recent rhinoplasty. I understand a columella lift is possible. By applying digital pressure I can see this will solve the nostril show, but will make the tip appear even more drooping (it already is, although it could be simply swelling). Will a lifting of the columella and trimming some of the cartilage in the area be a solution? How soon can this be performed? Would any grafts be indicated? How would you approach the problem? Thank you for your time.

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January 3, 2019

Answer: In select patients, nostril margins may be lowered with a carefully-performed Injectable Filler procedures.

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Answer: In select patients, nostril margins may be lowered with a carefully-performed Injectable Filler procedures.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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November 18, 2011

Answer: Shape concerns post rhinoplasty

Howard Webster, MBBS (Hons), FRACSSpecialist Plastic Surgeon
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November 18, 2011

Answer: Shape concerns post rhinoplasty

Howard Webster, MBBS (Hons), FRACSSpecialist Plastic Surgeon
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November 20, 2014

Answer: Alar retraction or Columellar Show

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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November 20, 2014

Answer: Alar retraction or Columellar Show

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