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Columellar Strut - When is It Necessary?
I recently underwent rhinoplasty (a few months ago) and my doctor did not put in a columellar strut. During the initial consultation, I had mentioned...
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Overprojection and Hard Tip Resulting from Columella Strut
Hi, I had an open revision rhinoplasty approximately 3 months ago consisting of: 1. A dorsal rib cartilage/perichondrium graft. 2. Spreader grafts. 3....
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Will a Columella Strut Prolong Tip Swelling?
I had an open rhinoplasty three weeks ago, and now my tip even fuller and rounder than before (projected looking), especially in my columella. Also,...
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Whats the Difference Between a Columellar Strut and Nasal Spine Augmentation? (photo)
I was and am trying to get the result of whats in the picture. Ive had a premaxillary implant fitted a year ago to improve my nasalabial angle and it...
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Columella Strut and Crease
Hello, I had a columella strut placed in my nose a year ago. Since then there is a crease between my upper lip and my nose when I smile which looks...
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8 Weeks Post Op Rhinoplasty. My Nostrils and Top Lip Are Not Looking Good? (photo)
I had an open procedure. The Dr. put in a columellar strut at the base, tip graphs and alar rim graphs. I lip does not come up completely when I smile...
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Left with Only 8mm L-strut After Rhinoplasty. Should That Be Corrected?
After reviewing an old operative report i noticed the surgeon mentioned he used and removed cartilage from my nose but left me with a good 8mm L-strut...
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Can Smiling & Laughing Affect The Final Results of a Columellar Strut?
Can smiling, laughing, and yawning after the placement of a columellar strut affect final results? thank you
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can a columellar strut be immediately removed???
I agreed to placement of a columellar strut and dorsal graft to correct some problems from a prior rhinoplasty. One of my complaints was that the...
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Deproject Tip?
Hello, I've been told that I have a parenthesis deformity of the tip with slightly thick skin and would benefit from lateral strut grafts and a...
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