I loved my nose before but due to an injury I sustained which left me with a hump and breathing issues. refinement for the bulblous tip, hump reduction and minimal rotation to offset the reduction in tip was recommended. Immediately after surgery I noticed a piece of skin was hanging unsutured. Dr acknowledged Columella has indentations on each side. it also looks like there's a step in the columella, top portion sits lower. Nse is pointing down almost hook like.
Answer: Open rhinoplasty can leave visible scar
One of the main problems I see with open rhinoplasty is the visible columellar scar. Although your scar will improve with time, it will need revising. Usually it is prudent to wait a few months before doing so, but in your case the step off is significant enough that I would consider doing it earlier. This can be avoided if the incision is carefully closed. I prefer closed rhinoplasty because it avoids this scar. Most people don't do closed rhinoplasty because they just don't see it in their training anymore, so they aren't comfortable with it.
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One of the main problems I see with open rhinoplasty is the visible columellar scar. Although your scar will improve with time, it will need revising. Usually it is prudent to wait a few months before doing so, but in your case the step off is significant enough that I would consider doing it earlier. This can be avoided if the incision is carefully closed. I prefer closed rhinoplasty because it avoids this scar. Most people don't do closed rhinoplasty because they just don't see it in their training anymore, so they aren't comfortable with it.
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October 15, 2013
Answer: Revision of columellar scar for a step off.
Revision of columellar scar for a step off can be done under local anesthesia in the office. It is unlikely that this will improve with time so it can be revised now unless there are other issues with your nose.
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Answer: Revision of columellar scar for a step off.
Revision of columellar scar for a step off can be done under local anesthesia in the office. It is unlikely that this will improve with time so it can be revised now unless there are other issues with your nose.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Revision
The most important factor here is time. When deciding when and if revisional surgery is needed, we need to know how long ago the surgery was.
Looking at your pictures, it seems that the scar is still "fresh" and fairly new. In my experience this tends to improve dramatically with time. I usually advise patients to wait at least 6 months and preferably 12 before attempting any revisions on a nose.
That being said, if you are unhappy at that time, these appear to be very minor issues that can be touched up!
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Revision
The most important factor here is time. When deciding when and if revisional surgery is needed, we need to know how long ago the surgery was.
Looking at your pictures, it seems that the scar is still "fresh" and fairly new. In my experience this tends to improve dramatically with time. I usually advise patients to wait at least 6 months and preferably 12 before attempting any revisions on a nose.
That being said, if you are unhappy at that time, these appear to be very minor issues that can be touched up!
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Answer: Some of it will get better but not going to be perfect (Revision Rhinoplasty vs Scar Revision)
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Your question is about the columellar open rhinoplasty scar. It looks depressed which results from inadequate tissue eversion during closure. Better suturing of the incision at the time of the rhinoplasty would have prevented this from happening. Fortunately all scars usually improve with time. If this is the only issue, you wont need an actual revision rhinoplasty but you may require scar revision. Talk to your surgeon and see if he is OK with you using Silicone topical creams. Give it time - over a year or longer. Dont rush into another surgery.
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Answer: Some of it will get better but not going to be perfect (Revision Rhinoplasty vs Scar Revision)
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Your question is about the columellar open rhinoplasty scar. It looks depressed which results from inadequate tissue eversion during closure. Better suturing of the incision at the time of the rhinoplasty would have prevented this from happening. Fortunately all scars usually improve with time. If this is the only issue, you wont need an actual revision rhinoplasty but you may require scar revision. Talk to your surgeon and see if he is OK with you using Silicone topical creams. Give it time - over a year or longer. Dont rush into another surgery.
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