Thinning columella footplate resection to improve breathing (Photo)

Hello! First of all thank you for your question.I have evaluated your case regarding the information you provided and your photo.You have scarred and collapsed nose.Your right nostril is collapsed, there is nothing to do with footplates anymore. That won't help much. You need rib grafts, butterfly grafts and composite ear graft to open and widen the right nostril as much as possible and you will have to use silicone stent for couple years until full recovery.

Hello @Genuine482999, thank you for your question. Columella footplate resections, are a type of surgical procedure used to correct nasal tip or to improve nasal tip projection. The procedure involves removing a portion of the columella, the tissue that separates the nostrils, in order to reshape the nasal tip. The exact prevalence of columella footplate resections is not well documented, as surgical techniques may vary among surgeons and geographic regions. However, it is a commonly performed procedure in rhinoplasty in certain cases. The success rate of columella footplate resections depends on several factors, including the skill of the surgeon, the complexity of the procedure, and the patient's individual anatomy. A consultation is vital to establishing a surgical plan that meets your needs, meets your expectations, and takes into account what is possible. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS),International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)