Scar on top of nose - Can this nose be fixed? (photos)

Based on your pictures, this does appear to be a retracted columella. You're right, this can be fixed with the closed approach and is a much more minor procedure than the full open rhinoplasty. I would suggest that you're evaluated first either in person or through a virtual consultation. This...

Hi @Polite948815! I'm sorry your breathing has become troublesome. That being said, I recommend scheduling an in-office appointment with your plastic surgeon to exam you and come up with a treatment plan to help alleviate your symptoms. Best of luck!

A lateral crural strut graft can support your nose where this indentation is present. Cartilage from your septum can be used.

Dear Good467864, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from rhinoplasty. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more...

Rib is more abundant but more challenging to harvest and painful for the patient. Ear cartilage is less abundant and can lead to ear deformities. Septal cartilage is the best. Fresh frozen cadaveric rib cartilage is seeing significant use.

The reaction you described with lidocaine with epinephrine is an expected effect as epinephrine has a known effect to increase heart rate. If you are under general anesthesia, then this will not be a problem as you will be monitored throughout the case. We would not expect any shaking of the...