I am 6 months post rhino revision and I am worried about how protruding my colmella is. Will this go away?
Answer: Protruding columella... While your nose is projected well, there does appear to be a little fullness of the columellar. I always have patients wait a full year for any swelling to go down. If it doesn't, a minor revision may improve things so be sure to discuss it with your surgeon.
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Answer: Protruding columella... While your nose is projected well, there does appear to be a little fullness of the columellar. I always have patients wait a full year for any swelling to go down. If it doesn't, a minor revision may improve things so be sure to discuss it with your surgeon.
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Answer: Hanging columella Hello! Thank you for your question.From the photo you provided it looks like you have what we call ''hanging columella''. This can be corrected only with a revision rhinoplasty surgery.
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Answer: Hanging columella Hello! Thank you for your question.From the photo you provided it looks like you have what we call ''hanging columella''. This can be corrected only with a revision rhinoplasty surgery.
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May 23, 2023
Answer: Columella Hello! Thanks for your question. At 6 months, there is still time for swelling to improve. It can often take greater than 12 months in many revision cases. Bumps at the columella could be soft tissue swelling or prominent cartilage if grafts were placed. I often encourage patients to monitor for any changes which may be swelling. Compressions and steroids (carefully done) can help. If after 12 months the area is still present, discuss options with your surgeon to see how improvements can be made. Hope this is useful!
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May 23, 2023
Answer: Columella Hello! Thanks for your question. At 6 months, there is still time for swelling to improve. It can often take greater than 12 months in many revision cases. Bumps at the columella could be soft tissue swelling or prominent cartilage if grafts were placed. I often encourage patients to monitor for any changes which may be swelling. Compressions and steroids (carefully done) can help. If after 12 months the area is still present, discuss options with your surgeon to see how improvements can be made. Hope this is useful!
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May 23, 2023
Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty Hi @ereeen. Thank you for sharing your photo. It's common for the columella to appear more prominent during the early stages of healing. I would recommend waiting a full year before considering another revision rhinoplasty.
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May 23, 2023
Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty Hi @ereeen. Thank you for sharing your photo. It's common for the columella to appear more prominent during the early stages of healing. I would recommend waiting a full year before considering another revision rhinoplasty.
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May 23, 2023
Answer: Your columella may in fact be swollen 6 months after revision rhinoplasty. Somebody's nose holds on to swelling for the longest at the nasal base after rhinoplasty surgery. This time can be longer when revision surgery with grafting has been performed, and your columella is at the very bottom of your nose. For a more definitive answer, please consider visiting your surgeon. I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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May 23, 2023
Answer: Your columella may in fact be swollen 6 months after revision rhinoplasty. Somebody's nose holds on to swelling for the longest at the nasal base after rhinoplasty surgery. This time can be longer when revision surgery with grafting has been performed, and your columella is at the very bottom of your nose. For a more definitive answer, please consider visiting your surgeon. I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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