I am over 1 year Post Op (Septo-rhinoplasty) and as you can see I am left with a very bad scar along my columella. There are also some symmetry issues with the alignment of the columella and inner nostrils. This can be seen from the 3/4 view as well as the profile. It looks as if the "upper" part of the columella is slightly lower than the "bottom" part of the columella, so the two sections do not sit flush. Can this be fixed with just a simple scar revision, or would cartilage need to be placed in the lower section of the columella? Additionally, I would greatly appreciate if anyone could tell me if they have seen this issue before. Kind regards, M
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Hello and thank you for your question. There are many different techniques that can be used to accomplish what you are describing. And yes, you should be able to see long-term before and after pictures on your surgeon’s website. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified b...
Alar notching can happen from lack of cartilage support at the soft tissue triangle. If it does not improve to your liking over time, you can get rim grafts in that area to make it a curve.
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Dr. Janjua
The tip can be revised without effecting the remaining nose. A lot of times just minor shaving of the cartilage bump will restore the soft appearance.
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