Why is a columella strut used?

December 31, 2016
Asked By:elizabeth1993 in Dominican Republic, DO

I am a bit confused. If some people are born with a nose with tips that are aesthetically pleasing and at a good angle and do not require columella struts to prevent the tip drooping, why during so many rhinoplasties is a columella strut put in after the tip is at a good angle?

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January 3, 2017

Answer: Rhinoplasty

January 3, 2017

Answer: Rhinoplasty

January 4, 2017

Answer: Columellar Struts

January 4, 2017

Answer: Columellar Struts

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