is possible to get a 100% straight columella ?

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i have an off columella to right side of my nose, I would like to know if it's possible to get it 100% symmetrical and straight.

Houtan Chaboki, MD · Answer

No plastic surgery of the nose will produce 100% results. You may possibly be able to achieve a "straighter" columella or nostrils, but you'll likely still have some asymmetry. If you haven't already, then speak with a rhinoplasty surgeon to review options for you.Best,Dr. Chaboki

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Improvement should be the goal in regards to something like this.   Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds  
of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year.  Then look at the 
 plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a   
sense of who can deliver the results. 	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Eugene Kim, MD · Answer

The columella can be straightened but the cause of the crooked appearance must be identified.  Usually a graft can be placed in the columella to help straighten and support the columella.  You should see a rhinoplasty for consultation to see if you're a good candidate for surgery.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A columellar plasty can be performed to straighten a crooked columella or reduce a  hanging columella when present.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

Your columella can probably be straightened but there is nothing about the human body that is 100%. Despite fantasies there is no such thing as a perfect body.

is possible to get a 100% straight columella ?

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