Is it possible to round out and fix a columella double break from an extended shield graft? I want it to be one smooth line instead of dipping inward. I don't want to move my SEG any lower at the base. Is a tiny piece of perichondrium enough to smooth this out? I attached pictures of what the double break looks like vs how i would like it to look (notice the base of my columella has not been lowered any further down onto my philtrum).
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Answer: Please consider re-asking your question with better photographs.
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If you can send us your photos at 95 degrees from the front and side profile, we can make a more accurate assessment. but as far as I can see from your photos, there is a fog that does not go away and at the same time there is an inequality in your nostrils,...
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After the nose surgery, the nose takes its shape completely and the edema decreases depending on the skin structure. 1 year is sufficient for thin and normal skin, while it may take 1 to 2 years for thick skin.
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Hi, It is better for you to consult with your facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on examination. at least 3-4 wks before/after the procedure
