Removing columella strut to achieve less nostril show and a gull wing tip lobule? (photos)
May 1, 2024
Asked By:Malkit in Washington, District of Columbia
Updated: I would like to remove the columellar strut so that my nose drops to my previous looking nose.How close can it be to previous, given that no portion of my nose was removed(as per current doctor) My current doctor suggests he can correct and bring down the nose to almost previous looking , by just shortening and adjusting the strut. He says he can also add some cartilage in columella. Will that stop showing my nostrils from the front view. Does every surgery make my nose shorter due to healing process and that why he has to add additional cartilage.
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Answer: Would you consider a permanent non-surgical nose job?
You're very astute to correctly identify the protrusion as cartilage and not scar tissue, and while it seems like a minor procedure to eliminate this visible cartilage, it maybe not be as quite straightforward as you imagine. Most rhinoplasty surgeons are perfectionists, and would like the...
Reducing bumps and convexities on the bridge and dorsum of the nose is fairly straightforward through a closed rhinoplasty approach without fully reopening the nose. Addressing indentations, however, may require more exposure depending on the nature of the defect. Since you're pleased with the...
Unfortunately, your singular frontal view photo of your nose is difficult to interpret without a before picture. If you would like to have a more thorough evaluation, please consider asking a question with full face before and after photos. I'm sorry I could not be of more help. Sincerely, Dr....
