My surgeon used a caudal projection graft to reproject and support my nose tip. I believe he attached it to my anterior nasal spine but it’s unclear from the operation report and I cannot get an answer from him. I believe it is what’s causing an extreme feeling of tightness at the base of my columella. This is affecting my daily life as it is difficult to drink from a straw or comfortably close my mouth. Can this graft be removed? I have other grafts supporting my tip.
October 7, 2024
Answer: Caudal septal extension grafts versus collumellar strut There are many types of grafts that are used to provide support to the lower nasal cartilages to prevent tip projection loss. Caudal septal extension grafts are larger and more robust graphs, extending onto and beyond the septum for greater support. The columellar strut Is placed in front of the septum between the lower Cartilages for support. Finally, suture only between the lower lateral cartilages can be used for tip support, but has the least amount of support of the options listed. These grafts can be adjusted or removed, but this may alter tip support.
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October 7, 2024
Answer: Caudal septal extension grafts versus collumellar strut There are many types of grafts that are used to provide support to the lower nasal cartilages to prevent tip projection loss. Caudal septal extension grafts are larger and more robust graphs, extending onto and beyond the septum for greater support. The columellar strut Is placed in front of the septum between the lower Cartilages for support. Finally, suture only between the lower lateral cartilages can be used for tip support, but has the least amount of support of the options listed. These grafts can be adjusted or removed, but this may alter tip support.
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October 7, 2024
Answer: Issues after rhinoplasty If you have concerns about the outcome of your procedure, then you should follow up with your surgeon. Your surgeon is by far the best person to make an assessment and help guide you through with the decision-making process if a revision is indicated. If You’re not getting the care you need to schedule an in person second opinion consultation with other plastic surgeons in your community. I suggest you continue working with your provider because continuity of care is important. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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October 7, 2024
Answer: Issues after rhinoplasty If you have concerns about the outcome of your procedure, then you should follow up with your surgeon. Your surgeon is by far the best person to make an assessment and help guide you through with the decision-making process if a revision is indicated. If You’re not getting the care you need to schedule an in person second opinion consultation with other plastic surgeons in your community. I suggest you continue working with your provider because continuity of care is important. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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