Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

Posted underRhinoplasty q&a

I am six months post primary rhinoplasty with a rock hard tip and columella. Will septal cartilage grafts used soften over time?

penmouse192
The tip and columella are rock hard at six months. My doctor has said to expect it to soften in "due time". In your experience, is this the case? This is something that I didn't realize going into surgery and am hoping it will return to a more natural feeling (I realize it won't be 100% soft). This is awkward/uncomfortable in any kind of intimate situation. I am also in fear that a blow to this are will alter the position because there is no "give".

Answers (5)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Tanveer Janjua, MD profile photo
Dr. Tanveer Janjua, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 273 Reviews
Answer
Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC profile photo
Dr. Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC
Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 179 Reviews
Answer
Miguel Mascaro, MD profile photo
Dr. Miguel Mascaro, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 235 Reviews
Answer
Dr. Pramit Malhotra, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer

More Rhinoplasty Questions

See all Rhinoplasty Q&A