I didn't know why but I felt like my nose was different. Not even my relatives got a nose like mine. I never had a surgery before so shape of my nose is natural. After a personal close inspection, I found that the problem was a retracted columella, I mean columella is not visible, it is inside the nose. The lack of visible columella makes nostrils to look rare, kinda upturned nose in front view. How complex is to fix this by surgery? exist a non surgical method? How common is a case like mine?
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April 14, 2021
Answer: Fixing the columella during rhinoplasty: Is it possible?
It is not abnormal for the tip to be turned up slightly after surgery, and it will normally relax to its final position within a few weeks. It is best to be patient during the healing process, as it can take some time. I would recommend following up with your surgeon, as he/she knows the extent...
The only way to know if the nose is broken is to see a facial plastic surgeon for examination/ consultation and obtain an x-ray of the nasal bones to determine if there is a fracture present. Also important to make sure there's not an associated deviated septum which can be the result of a...
Some patients may experience a temporary rash because the skin pores get plugged with the cast and tape. However, the best person to respond to your question is your rhinoplasty surgeon. I am always available to help my patients when they have questions before and after surgery.
