Why Do I Have Hanging Columella and Round Tip? (Photo)

I have searched everywhere with other people experience withswelling however i find that only i have the round hanging collumella/tip? Why is that so? Is it really swelling because it does not feel like one. I have never had it earlier. I am two month 2 weeks post op goretex and tip augmentation. ive been waiting for that to go down, but itdid not even a bit. Thank you

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Gore-Tex hanging columella 2 months post-op

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2 Months after Rhinoplasty and Tip Swelling

The swelling at the tip may take up to a year or longer to resolve. The goretex may pose additional problems, but give yourself some more time. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Why Do I Have Hanging Columella and Round Tip?

MUCH to early after the implant and rhinoplasty to be so concerned. Your doctor should have explained that swelling in your case can take a full year to settle.

Hanging columella and rhinoplasty

Dear Nam2, The tip swelling takes the longest to go down and you will see significant changes from months 3-6 If it is swelling that is causing your issue, you will know by 6 months If it is the gortex, then it may need to be revised, but you are 3.5months away from knowing for sure...so far the results look nice Best regards, Nima Shemirani

I prefer autogenous tissue for grafting in the nose.

I am not sure what the tip was augmented with. The shape of the tip may be related to the graft that was placed, or separation of the cartilages forming the tip. If this does not resolve with time further surgery can correct it.. It does not really look like a hanging collumela. Some surgeons are able to get away with using synthetic grafts in the nose, but there is an increased risk for contamination and infection of the graft material if it is synthetic. I woulld prefer using your own... more