Columellar surgery method? (Photo)

Hello and thank you for your question. The answer to this depends on exactly what anatomical issues you have. If the tip is over-projected or extremely drooping or there is extreme asymmetry, then it may be safe to do a Revision as soon as eight months postop. If on the other hand there is...

Hello and thank you for your question. It can be normal to have some discoloration after revision Rhinoplasty especially after five or more surgeries in some patients. Your picture doesn’t look too discolored however. Time should continue to help you. I recommend that you maintain close f...

Hello and thank you for your question. It is possible to form nasal tip deprojection and lift the tip during revision. This can be designed to help improve tip and nostril symmetry at the same time. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who...

Hello and thank you for your question. When 5FU or steroids are injected into the supratip, this should not cause any resorption of cartilage as long as good technique is used by your surgeon. These are very safe in the supratip. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D...

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a revision to help improve your nostril symmetry and tip symmetry. Extended alar contour grapfts can help improve nostril symmetry and a tip deprojection can be designed to help improve tip symmetry. With...

The most common reason for removing a columella strut graft is malposition. In fact, they may be removed and replaced in a more favorable position. These grafts are the size of a match stick and are used to add structural support to somebody's nasal tip during surgery. The feasibility of...