I had a rhinoplasty this year February and its November the tip of my nose still hard and especially my collumella is hard and looks weird like its hanginge. Especially when i smile it looks weird is that normal? Will it change overtime as it softens or will i need revision? :( its really stressing me
Answer: Hanging columella You have a hanging columella because the cartilage above it is too long. It can be trimmed back. The other possibility is that there is a cartilage graft that makes it feel hard. If so the graft can be removed snd the septum shortened
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Answer: Hanging columella You have a hanging columella because the cartilage above it is too long. It can be trimmed back. The other possibility is that there is a cartilage graft that makes it feel hard. If so the graft can be removed snd the septum shortened
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Answer: Hard to Tell | Facial Plastic Surgery Nosejob Expert | Recent Rhinoplasty | Correct Hanging Columella Hard Tip | Los Angeles BH Hello and thank you for your question and pictures. I can see what you're talking about but it's hard to fully tell based on these pictures and the swelling. Typically it takes up to 1-2 years for all the swelling to fully resolve, so by NOW you should have a better idea of what the final result will look like. If you are still unhappy with the appearance of your nose/columella, you might need a revision rhinoplasty to properly correct your issue and to solidly reinforce the entire underlying framework to assure you get the BEST long term results (to prevent distortion and retraction from scarring forces over time).
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Answer: Hard to Tell | Facial Plastic Surgery Nosejob Expert | Recent Rhinoplasty | Correct Hanging Columella Hard Tip | Los Angeles BH Hello and thank you for your question and pictures. I can see what you're talking about but it's hard to fully tell based on these pictures and the swelling. Typically it takes up to 1-2 years for all the swelling to fully resolve, so by NOW you should have a better idea of what the final result will look like. If you are still unhappy with the appearance of your nose/columella, you might need a revision rhinoplasty to properly correct your issue and to solidly reinforce the entire underlying framework to assure you get the BEST long term results (to prevent distortion and retraction from scarring forces over time).
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November 25, 2024
Answer: Nice rhinoplasty results! Based on the area you circled, I do not believe that you have a hanging columella or other significant abnormality. It is typical for the base of somebody's nose to remain firm, and sometimes, surgeons use cartilage grafting in the tip and this can cause firmness at the base of the nose, since I think you have a reasonable result, please consider getting a second opinion from another local reputable rhinoplasty specialist near you. I hope this helps, and thanks again for this question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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November 25, 2024
Answer: Nice rhinoplasty results! Based on the area you circled, I do not believe that you have a hanging columella or other significant abnormality. It is typical for the base of somebody's nose to remain firm, and sometimes, surgeons use cartilage grafting in the tip and this can cause firmness at the base of the nose, since I think you have a reasonable result, please consider getting a second opinion from another local reputable rhinoplasty specialist near you. I hope this helps, and thanks again for this question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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November 25, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can see from your photo your columella looks quite normal, you have just had the operation, for the full result, it takes 1.5 years for your nose to heal completely according to your skin type.
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November 25, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can see from your photo your columella looks quite normal, you have just had the operation, for the full result, it takes 1.5 years for your nose to heal completely according to your skin type.
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November 22, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty results To make an accurate assessment regarding the outcome of a plastic surgery procedure, we generally always need to see proper before and after pictures. If you don’t have before, and after pictures and ask your surgeon to forward the pictures they took. We generally do not make assessments with facial expressions. Patients should hold neutral facial expressions, not contracting, muscles or facial expression during before or after pictures. Pictures should also be taken at the correct angles.
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November 22, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty results To make an accurate assessment regarding the outcome of a plastic surgery procedure, we generally always need to see proper before and after pictures. If you don’t have before, and after pictures and ask your surgeon to forward the pictures they took. We generally do not make assessments with facial expressions. Patients should hold neutral facial expressions, not contracting, muscles or facial expression during before or after pictures. Pictures should also be taken at the correct angles.
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