How can I show more columella without increasing the distance between my nose and upper lip? (Photos)

August 19, 2025
Asked By:Warmhearted385316 in Saskatchewan, Canada

I’m planning to have rhinoplasty and one of my goals is to slightly increase the visibility of my columella (it's currently tucked in and not visible from the side). However, I already have a slightly long distance between my nose and upper lip, and I’m concerned that showing more columella might make this area appear even longer. Would using a columella strut or cartilage graft to project the tip and columella slightly down and forward risk lengthening the nose-lip distance even more? Is there a technique that enhances columella definition without making the upper lip appear longer? For context, I have a Central Asian background. I'm also considering combining this with tip refinement, bridge narrowing, and augmentation. What surgical techniques would best address my concerns while maintaining natural proportions?

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