Is there a greater risk the second time around cutting through the columella? And is the incision made in the same exact spot? I'm at 7 months post primary and my columella is still stiff, slightly numb and swollen looking. So I know I will need to wait at least a year. Thanks in advance!!
October 13, 2016
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty through closed approach A revision rhinoplasty can be accomplished through a closed approach which completely prevents making an external incision. It's also best to wait at least a year to allow full healing to occur before embarking on another surgery
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October 13, 2016
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty through closed approach A revision rhinoplasty can be accomplished through a closed approach which completely prevents making an external incision. It's also best to wait at least a year to allow full healing to occur before embarking on another surgery
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October 12, 2016
Answer: Columellar scar from revision surgery Thanks for your question. The columellar incision in a revision case generally goes exactly where the initial incision was placed. It heals great. For an example, with the columella well visualized, check out this example from my photo gallery. I did the incision slightly differently from what she had initially. Her scar from her first surgery is quite noticeable in her pre-op photo and looks virtually unchanged afterwards, meaning the scar I put there healed great.The stiffness and slight numbness that you're experiencing from your primary surgery is quite normal at this point, by the way. Nothing to worry about.
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October 12, 2016
Answer: Columellar scar from revision surgery Thanks for your question. The columellar incision in a revision case generally goes exactly where the initial incision was placed. It heals great. For an example, with the columella well visualized, check out this example from my photo gallery. I did the incision slightly differently from what she had initially. Her scar from her first surgery is quite noticeable in her pre-op photo and looks virtually unchanged afterwards, meaning the scar I put there healed great.The stiffness and slight numbness that you're experiencing from your primary surgery is quite normal at this point, by the way. Nothing to worry about.
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