Hello I’m post 6 months from closed tiplasty with alar reduction. I’m noticing my columella is longer and can’t help being fixated on it, especially when I smile because it looks so long. It feels hard to the touch and I feel the cartilage when I move it side to side. Is it possible that it could be swelling and will become smaller?
October 31, 2024
Answer: Columella Reduction for the hang You had a nice result from your alarplasty and tip plasty. However, sometimes the columella can become loose and hang a bit. This can be corrected easily through columellar reduction. Overall your nose looks excellent. Regards Dr. J
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October 31, 2024
Answer: Columella Reduction for the hang You had a nice result from your alarplasty and tip plasty. However, sometimes the columella can become loose and hang a bit. This can be corrected easily through columellar reduction. Overall your nose looks excellent. Regards Dr. J
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October 31, 2024
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a revision rhinoplasty to help treat alar retraction and elongated of the columella. Unfortunately, this is not likely to get better with time. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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October 31, 2024
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a revision rhinoplasty to help treat alar retraction and elongated of the columella. Unfortunately, this is not likely to get better with time. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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