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Hanging columella and nostril show 3 years post-rhinoplasty (photo)

July 1, 2025
Asked By:JodyKeen in München, Bayern, Germany

I had a rhinoplasty around 3 years ago and my nose looks really bad. It’s very asymmetrical and the nostril show was even noticed by my sister as „strangely showing“. I wanted to hear some opinions in case im overreacting. The columella also seems to be drooping down somewhat.

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Answer: Alar retraction

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