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Can Columellar Strut Be Removed and Nose Tip Moved to Original Position?

I'm not happy with my rhinoplasty results. Can the columellar strut be removed and my nose tip placed back to its original position?

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Reversing Rhinoplasty Results

In order to answer your question I need to ask several. When was your surgery done? What was done? What don't you like at present? Certainly the strut can be removed, but it is unlikely the tip will look exactly as it did before the operation. It would be best to get a second opinion from an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. You want to be sure the healing process is complete or near complete before undergoing further surgery.
Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty - Returning Nose Back to Original Position

Most likely not. Regardless of specific technique initially, your nose may not look exactly as it did before the original surgery. First, part of the tip projection may be reduced naturally over time without any further surgery. The nose can loose some of the projection over the course of the year. If you are still unhappy after waiting an appropriate amount of time, then you may consider revision rhinoplasty. If the only surgical maneuver for your rhinoplasty surgery was to place a... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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