I had a rhinoplasty 30 yrs ago and 15 months ago a revision rhinoplasty. After the second one I have a hanging and crooked columella. My nostrils look asymmetrical giving my nose a crooked look. My question is that is the columella still swollen (it appears to be) or is this the final result.
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I agree that, to my eye at least, your tip could be elevated from it's current position. Quite a bit, actually. You didn't post a true profile, but the three-quarter views do also indicate that the bridge should be lowered. And even the frontal view seems to show the contours of the graft.
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Since you are very early in your postoperative healing, you would be surprised how much improvement you will see in your nasal appearance over the next two to four weeks. If your small sidewall indentation does not completely disappear, situations like this may be significantly improved with a...
You may need a secondary rhinoplasty but hopefully it is just some rasping of the dorsum that can be done under oral sedation. Unless the issue is really bothering you, it is best to wait at least a few months to ensure all swelling is resolved and no other issues need to be corrected in the tip.