Rock hard nose - is it edema or hanging columella? (Photo)

November 22, 2023
Asked By:christellys in Chicago, Illinois

Its been 9 months since rhinoplasty and the tip of my nose and collumella is still hard. Is that the reason when i smile it look like i habe hanging collumella and when ii have straight face it looks good. Will it get “flatter” as it gets softer over time or will i need revsion to fix it?? ALSO does edema effect collumella ?? IF i derorate my tip will it fix it ?? Without having to cut my collumella? my collumella looks like that only when i smile in pic Its all stressing me out thank you

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Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
November 22, 2024

Answer: You appear to have a pleasing nasal appearance 9 months after rhinoplasty surgery.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
November 22, 2024

Answer: You appear to have a pleasing nasal appearance 9 months after rhinoplasty surgery.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 29, 2023

Answer: Wait 1 year

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 29, 2023

Answer: Wait 1 year

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 23, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 23, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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