Is it hard to fix alar retraction and hanging columella?

July 6, 2017
Asked By:RSMember013921 in Campbell, CA

I have a retracted alar and and hanging columella from a prior rhinoplasty. I know that revision rhinoplasty is more difficult than a primary rhinoplasty so I am concerned about the ratio risk-benefits, but I really want to fix this. Alar retraction and hanging columella goes worse when smiling. Why this occurs?

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December 2, 2017

Answer: Hanging columella, and your nose is overall long. See the morphs I made from your photos.

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Steven M. Denenberg, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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December 2, 2017

Answer: Hanging columella, and your nose is overall long. See the morphs I made from your photos.

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Steven M. Denenberg, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 7, 2017

Answer: Revision Specialist

Benjamin C. Marcus, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 7, 2017

Answer: Revision Specialist

Benjamin C. Marcus, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 9, 2017

Answer: Hanging columella with Alar retraction

July 9, 2017

Answer: Hanging columella with Alar retraction

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July 8, 2017

Answer: Alar retraction and hanging columella?

July 8, 2017

Answer: Alar retraction and hanging columella?

July 7, 2017

Answer: A Revision Rhinoplasty Should Correct Your Hanging Columella and Alar Retraction Nicely

July 7, 2017

Answer: A Revision Rhinoplasty Should Correct Your Hanging Columella and Alar Retraction Nicely

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