-Will correcting my retracted columella result in a shorter philtrum with all rhino techniques? -Will my lip get pushed downwards (i.e. less upper teeth show)? I have come across two techniques. One involves dissecting both the depressor septi (tip) and part of the upper lip orbicularis muscle (Sperli, 2011). This leads to a shorter philtrum, which I desire. The other technique, which I know less about, involves the use of a columella strut graft. Will this also result in a shorter philtrum?
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A good rhinoplasty surgeon would certainly not let your nose look like Michael Jackson (a common fear). Instead, he/she would simply improve it while keeping it in proportion with the rest of your face. Taking the bump down and improving the tip support to resist drooping would look great and...
At 3 months postop, your nose is still healing and you likely have some component of swelling in the nasal tip. To answer your question: Yes, the nasal tip can drop after rhinoplasty if adequate support is not placed in that region of the nose. However, it is too early to tell what the final...
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