I just turned 18. I have a hanging columella. Its bothered me for so long and i have finally decided to look into getting it fixed. I basically just want a surgery done just to get the columella fixed and nothing else. I have a few questions.. Is it possible to just have my columella fixed? How long will it take to heal? How do you fix the hanging columella? What is an average price range for this procedure?
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Yes there is a real phenomena patients go through after a facial surgery. Give yourself time and discuss your feelings with your surgeon. Congrats on your improvement
There are many reasons detailed by my colleagues why this is a bad idea. Don't do it. If you feel that your nose is really holding you back and causing such severe depression you would benefit from speaking with a professional about this. Neither smashing your nose with a hammer nor undergoing...
The short answer to your question is that you can receive steroid injections in that area if your surgeon feels it is necessary. Steroid shots act to soften scar tissue and help hypertrophic or raised scars. The decision to treat should be up to you and your surgeon. That being said it is a bit...