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Rhinoplasty Columella Scar? (photo)

I had primary open rhinoplasty two years ago and I'm generally very happy with the results. The only problem is a visible columella scar near one...

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Hanging Columella? (photo)

Hello, i had open rhinoplasty a year ago, and for whatever reason the surgeon did not correct my columella. it hangs lower than my nostrils and when i...

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Very Temperamental Fluctuating Tip Swelling 7 Months After Rhinoplasty. Very Concerned?

I am a 26 year old male who had an open rhinoplasty approximately 7 months ago. Since my surgery my nose has had an incredible propensity to swell up...

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Should I Get a Revision Rhinoplasty or Opt for a Non-surgical Method? (photo)

I recently had an open rhinoplasty (about 4 weeks ago) to remove my dorsal hump. However, the surgery has proven so far to be ineffective. Because a...

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Terrible Scarring from an Open Rhinoplasty? (photo)

I had an open rhinoplasty done about 6 years ago. I went back to my surgeon about 2 years later bc the scars were very noticeable but my doctor said...

7 doctor answers

Pimple-like Bump on Columella by Incision for Open Rhinoplasty?

I had an open rhinoplasty (& septo) 2.5 months ago. About a week ago a pimple-like bump appeared on the columella. I saw that this question has...

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Open Roof Deformity? (photo)

I'm 4 weeks post-op (open approach). I think to have an open roof deformity because the surgeon didn't perform osteotomy...now the bridge is not so...

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Small Spots of Blood Sometimes in Tissue when Blowing 10 Weeks After Rhinoplasty?

Hi, I had rhinoplasty (open) with some bone work on the ridge too about 10 weeks ago and I sometimes get a few small spots of blood when I blow my...

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Nasal Tip Healing?

In December 2012 I had an open Rhinoplasty. How long before all of the swelling subsides? Also, most of the time I can see part of my nostrils but if...

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Swelling on Sidewalls & Tip Already Present As Cast Was Removed After Open Septorhinoplasty - Normal? (Photos)

I had an open septorhinoplasty 13 days ago (hump reduction with osteotomy, tip narrowing/elevation/slight deprojection). When the cast was removed at...

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