Damaged Columella Tissue? (photo)

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I am asian I had big gap scar at my columella after 4th time operated within 7 weeks.The doctor who did me rhinoplasty he can't fixed at the moment coz of the columellas tissue not joint well and left a gap scar.This problem can be fixed and how?And how long should I wait till tissue recovery more till good enough to make scar revision again? Thank you for your suggestion

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

The tissue along your columella needs time to heal.  If you smoke, stop.  If you're not a smoker, great.  The longer you wait and allow the blood supply in the area to heal the greater chance you will have at a successful revision, but I would give it a minimum of 6 months.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Nasal scar revision,etc when to do it is a common question. Rhinoplasty surgeons usually wait 6-12 months before revision. You need to have a second opinion from a revision rhinoplasty surgeon.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

I don't know what was done during your previous 4 operations but I suggest you wait until the columellar scar has healed. If you want to narrow the base of your nose wait at least 6-8 months. A full set of pictures of your nose would be helpful.

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