I recently asked a question on this site regarding a revision rhinoplasty I had that I feel was unsuccessful. The only doctor that responded said I had a "long nose and hanging columella" before seeing a doctor in person I'd like to verify that I in fact do have a hanging columella. I used to have a very up turned nose before the revision and original surgery and I don't want to go under again. Is there any other solution to my concerns? Also can light touching nose cause it to change shape?
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From your pictures it does appear that the nasal bones are separated (open roof deformity) which can be usually corrected by nasal osteotomies to bring the bones together. Your nose appears wider than ideal which is consistent. An in person exam would be necessary to confirm. Usu...
The best choice for grafting material is always the septum if that tissue is available in sufficient quantities. Ear or conchal cartilage is the second best choice and the last choice is rib cartilage, either from you or from cadaver rib. If you need a lot of cartilage grafting the rib maybe ...
It is probably a contour of the low lateral cartilage or grafting material. Sometimes a very conservative injection of the steroid may soften that contour.