My surgeon says that he will bring down my columella slightly. Currently from the side you cannot really see my columella at all, which I don't like but previously didn't know WHAT I didn't like about it...it just looks rather unnatural. It will look MUCH better if it is slightly lower. Anyway, I can't seem to find any other cases where a patient had their columella brought down. Is this an uncommon thing to do?
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January 17, 2015
Answer: It Is Common To Bring Down The Columella Of The Nose
Your nasal bridge is not too narrow or pinched, it is that the rest of your nose is too wide. A rhinoplasty that narrows your tip area will bring the whole nose in better balance and the bridge will no longer look pinched. Computer imaging will demonstrate that effect so you can see for yourself...
You should be fine resuming full cardio and weight-training exercise one month out from your rhinoplasty. The only limitations at this point would usually be to exclude activities where you might injure nasal bones which are not completely healed for another few weeks.
-Dr. Asaria, FACE...
Most likely the changes you are seeing in your nose could be related to hormone fluctuations, growth and your face taking on a overall adult look. I don't think a nose shaper will make any permanent changes. I would definitely treat any acne or skin concerns you may have, but wait on the...