Will Columella Fullness Subside with Time?

February 22, 2011
Asked By:teresa2 in kansas city

I had an open Rhinoplasty about 5 months ago. The overall look of my nose is okay except for the tip/columella area. I think my columella looks too wide and my tip a little round. My doctor refined my tip with sutures and added a graft for support in my columella. Is this attributing to my columella looking wider/fuller than before, and will it subside and shrink with time? I'm hoping my nose will soften up and get smaller in size. Any feedback or advice would be lovely.

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February 23, 2011

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February 25, 2011

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February 25, 2011

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