Out of 6 consultations. 4 docs said I need a columella strut. the other 2 told me that they increase the projection of the nose, and it's used for people whose noses are completely flat - mine is not the case. they also said they have their share of complications like overprojection, hard tip, and clicking. I just want my tip lifted a very tiny bit, and my hump reduced very slightly. Will I have any problems if I don't get the strut?
November 13, 2015
Answer: A strut is not usually needed... If you look at the classic textbook for open rhinoplasty it says to almost always put in a strut - you can't really go wrong. I feel that is not necessarily the case. There are several ways to improve support in the tip, and in my opinion they only occasionally involve using a strut. If the rhinoplasty is performed by a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty you will probably get a nice result, whether a strut is used or not. It can be confusing when you have so many surgeons telling you different things, but I would go with a surgeon that you feel performs rhinoplasty on a very regular basis, and whose results you like.
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November 13, 2015
Answer: A strut is not usually needed... If you look at the classic textbook for open rhinoplasty it says to almost always put in a strut - you can't really go wrong. I feel that is not necessarily the case. There are several ways to improve support in the tip, and in my opinion they only occasionally involve using a strut. If the rhinoplasty is performed by a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty you will probably get a nice result, whether a strut is used or not. It can be confusing when you have so many surgeons telling you different things, but I would go with a surgeon that you feel performs rhinoplasty on a very regular basis, and whose results you like.
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November 12, 2015
Answer: Columella strut If stabilised correctly a columella strut will not click and I believe you will need one to support your tip
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November 12, 2015
Answer: Columella strut If stabilised correctly a columella strut will not click and I believe you will need one to support your tip
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December 1, 2015
Answer: Columellar Strut Good morning. Superior cosmetic plastic surgery of the nose is detailed and complex. It should always be about less-is-more, with a keen eye towards natural beauty. I can lift the tip slightly without a columellar strut and gently file the top of the nose to achieve a straight line. The columellar strut is an excellent maneuver in the right hands, but the most important part of being a surgeon is to listen to what your patient wants! If you want only a subtle change, this is entirely possible without a columellar strut.
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December 1, 2015
Answer: Columellar Strut Good morning. Superior cosmetic plastic surgery of the nose is detailed and complex. It should always be about less-is-more, with a keen eye towards natural beauty. I can lift the tip slightly without a columellar strut and gently file the top of the nose to achieve a straight line. The columellar strut is an excellent maneuver in the right hands, but the most important part of being a surgeon is to listen to what your patient wants! If you want only a subtle change, this is entirely possible without a columellar strut.
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