Will my hanging columella go down as my swelling decreases?

It likely will improve with time but without knowing more about your surgery, seeing photos or examining your nose it is impossible to say how much this will improve. Your surgeon should be able to reassure you about the healing process. In the worst case scenario refining the columella is typically a short procedure that can be performed in the office. However, you should allow your nose to heal at least 3-6 months before considering this option. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Without photos, my advice may be limited; however, your nose will continue to change over the next several weeks to months.  If it feels very hard, it may be due to one of two things: a cartilage graft, or residual swelling.  Your surgeon will be able to tell you what to expect and will be happy to address your concerns.  Otherwise, post photos so I can offer specific advice.  Best wishes!

Hello Nosienorm,As you know after rhinoplasty, there can be a fair amount of swelling.  This may be related to what you are seeing as the swelling usually pushes the tip of the nose up but this comes down with time.  Another possibility is that the ala are retracting upwards causing more of the columella to show from an improperaly placed graft or from over correction of a bulbous tip.  However, if you are feeling something firm there this could represent a graft that was placed in the columella.  Without knowing more about the surgery this is difficult to determine if it will improve.  The best option is to ask your surgeon what was performed as this can give a better appreciation if this is just swelling, which will improve, or a graft in the columella, which will likely stay in that spot but the appearance may improve as the tip swelling decreases.  I hope this helps and good luck.