I felt my nose graft shift 5 years post-op. Did I do any permanent damage?

August 7, 2022
Asked By:rhal22 in Orlando, Florida

Updated: 5 years ago, I had a columella strut graft (made from cadaver cartilage) placed in the tip of my nose in order to increase projection. Recently, I wiped the side of my mouth with the back of my hand, and in doing so, I felt the graft shift for a moment before snapping back into place. Is it possible that the graft permanently shifted? If so, would a surgeon be able to reposition the graft back to the same exact position it was in before it shifted? or would there be some variation? Thanks!

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