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A columellar strut can shift if it is not placed accurately, or is too long for the space it occupies. If it is a consistent problem it can be corrected by re-positioning, shortening, or fixing it in position better. many times this can be done with local anesthesia. In order to really give you an accurate answer a personal consultation is recommended.
Hello and thank you for your question. Thebest advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. I have fixed this issue before. The answer really depends on your individual examination. I recommend that you either return to your primary surgeon or seek consultation with a qualifiedboard-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D.Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
The short answer to your question is that repositioning a columella strut graft can be performed under local anesthesia. I think it is more important to make certain the reason for the graft displacement is addressed appropriately. Was the graft too large? Is there too much tension on the columella? Is a strut graft even necessary?
It really depends on why the strut is displaced. It may be too long and to one side of the nasal spine for example. It is fairly easy to straighten it under local but the surgeon needs to evaluate the reason for the displacement and correct that also.
It depends upon what needs to be done. Why is your strut out of position in the first place? You would need to be evaluated.
Hello,Although you still have a lot of swelling, it is already clear that your surgeon simply reduced your tip cartilages in a way that will not really address their contribution to your tip appearance. Your tip cartilages were not only wide, they were curved and very stiff; 'taking a little off...
Thanks for the question. You should be able to flying by 1-2 weeks after your surgery. But this is valid only with assuming postoperative recovery is uneventful. If any unexpected incident happens in your treatment process, this time can be extended or shortened. I wish you all the best.
There are two types of nasal valves: external nasal valve which is at the level of the nostril margins and internal nasal valve which is at middle vault (above the nasal tip but further deep inside). Issues of constriction and collapse at either site can cause breathing problems and...
Thank you very much for enquire. Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity. In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months. To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face...
Thank you for your question. I recommend you see a rhinoplasty expert for a consultation. Make sure the rhinoplasty surgeon also performs septoplasties routinely as part of the rhinoplasty (not all surgeons do!). He or she also needs to perform a nasal endoscopy during your initial consultation....
Click on the "Web reference" link, just below my response, or go here: FacialSurgery.com/RealSelf/RealSelf_radahlen.html I made a couple of computer morphs of your nose, and animations of the morphs, to show the changes that are possible for your nose in truly expert hands. I brought the ...
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