Do I have excessive columellar show plus alar retraction? (photos)

March 27, 2017
Asked By:pokeiu in Seattle, WA

Hello, I was wondering if what I have is hanging columella only, or if I have that plus alar retraction. I'd like to know whether hanging columella surgery alone can improve the appearance of my nose, so it looks less "bottom heavy" and my nostrils don't show as much as they do now, or if I will have to resort to both procedures to achieve a good result. Regards

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Answers (6)

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April 2, 2017

Answer: Alar retraction > Hanging columella

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 2, 2017

Answer: Alar retraction > Hanging columella

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 29, 2017

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 29, 2017

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 1, 2017

Answer: Good approach

April 1, 2017

Answer: Good approach

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March 29, 2017

Answer: Do I have excess columellar show plus alar retraction?

March 29, 2017

Answer: Do I have excess columellar show plus alar retraction?

March 29, 2017

Answer: Columellar show, alar retraction or both?

March 29, 2017

Answer: Columellar show, alar retraction or both?

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