Solutions for Drooping Columella After Rhinoplasty?

April 6, 2009
Asked By:caredhead in La Quinta, CA

I had my first nose surgery April 2008 for a big bulbous tip. He broke the bone to narrow my nose and narrowed my nostrils. I had a second open rhinoplasty in August 2009 to make the tip smaller. 3 Weeks after surgery, a box fell on my nose and it swelled up even more. My nose is much wider, the tip is still big and now the columella hangs (which never did before). When I excercise or it's hot outside, my nose swells up, and it's uncomfortable. I've had 2 cortisone injections and don't know what else to do.

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July 31, 2012

Answer: Columella plasty can be done

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July 31, 2012

Answer: Columella plasty can be done

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April 7, 2009

Answer: See a revision rhinoplasty specialist.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 7, 2009

Answer: See a revision rhinoplasty specialist.

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March 4, 2017

Answer: Talk to your surgeon or a revision rhinoplasty specialist

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March 4, 2017

Answer: Talk to your surgeon or a revision rhinoplasty specialist

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