What could be causing pain after I felt columella strut graft move?

September 10, 2022
Asked By:rhal22 in Orlando, Florida

I felt my nose graft move, now I feel pain - 5 years ago, I had a columella strut graft (made from cadaver cartilage) placed in my nose in order to increase projection. Recently, I wiped the side of my mouth with my hand, and in doing so, I felt the graft move for a moment, which caused pain. My surgeon said it looks fine, but I still feel pain in the region circled in the picture, especially when I look downward. What could be causing the pain? Thanks in advance!

Answers (3)

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September 21, 2022

Answer: Columellar Strut

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 21, 2022

Answer: Columellar Strut

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 13, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 13, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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September 15, 2022

Answer: Pain in nasolabial fold after injury to columellar bone graft

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Answer: Pain in nasolabial fold after injury to columellar bone graft

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