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Will columella show/drop? I can't see my columella from the side!!! (photos)

August 11, 2015
Asked By:Liv3

I've had my surgery almost a month ago. And I feel that my columella is inward. My profile doesn't look natural. Will this change? Also the doctor removed 4mm of cartilage, is that a lot?

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Answer: Retracted columella

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April 8, 2021

Answer: Retracted columella

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Answer: Too early

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Answer: Too early

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