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I recently had rhinoplasty and septoplasty and I found out today that there is a metal rod in my columella. Any suggestion?

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noes dudeSep 23, 2015

he said it was shaped like an upside down v. is this normal? is this common? my noes dont look or feel well and i still cant breath out my right side 23 days post op right now. I hope this can be fixed. Im Really nervous and upset with this also im curious if my columella will soften they also did a rib graft! its so hard and just big and it hangs to low. Im hoping it just softens and shrinks is that possible? or is it more doubtful? I only seen assistant today and he had no answers.

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