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Columellar Strut - When is It Necessary?

Forest Hills
I recently underwent rhinoplasty (a few months ago) and my doctor did not put in a columellar strut. During the initial consultation, I had mentioned to her that another plastic surgeon had recommended a strut (I didn't use that doctor because he was too expensive) but she insisted that I don't "need" it. Now I am noticing that my tip came down a bit...is it because a strut was not inserted?

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