Correction Methods for a Drooping or Sunken Columella (The Importance of the Columella)

Hello, this is Cocoline, where a beautiful nasal tip makes a beautiful result.

Today, we would like to look at the importance of the columella, that is, the nasal pillar, in rhinoplasty.

� A beautiful and healthy rhinoplasty is completed not only by the angle and height from the bridge of the nose to the tip, but also by the shape of the nasal tip, which can affect the entire face.

Before learning about a natural and soft columella, if you are curious about materials used in revision rhinoplasty, please check this first.

According to the results of a professional research institute, unlike in the past, people now tend to prefer someone with a clean, trustworthy image and a well-maintained appearance rather than someone who is simply exceptionally beautiful or handsome.

This is why the importance of image is being emphasized.

In particular, even in people who have not had surgery, their impression can change depending on the position of the columella. Of course, there are also people who are concerned because the position of the columella did not improve after surgery.

Today, I will mainly explain the shape of the columella and how to address it.

#Drooping Columella

A drooping columella means that the columella of the nose is elongated and hangs downward. In such cases, the nose may look longer overall.

In the case of someone who previously had surgery, if an implant was placed all the way to the nasal tip, causing the tip cartilage to move downward, the columella may change as well.

Then how is #correctionmethod done in such cases?

An open approach can be used. If you only want to improve a drooping columella without any other surgery, standalone correction is also possible in a short time of about 30 minutes.

#SunkenColumella

If the columella is sunken inward, the columella area is not easily visible from the front or the side. In this case, the shape of the nasal tip may look awkward overall, and it can also be a case that makes the nose look upturned.

When a sunken columella is properly corrected, a lengthening procedure using septal cartilage is performed, and ear cartilage may be added if necessary.

Then shall we look at Cocoline's own key points?

In cases of a sunken columella and a drooping columella, correction to the proper position is necessary. It also requires a technique that firmly fixes it so that the same issue does not repeat.

This is only possible for medical staff who understand the structure of the nose well and have extensive knowledge and know-how in correction.

At Cocoline Clinic, for more than 10 years, a specialist in otolaryngology who has devoted himself only to studying one thing: a beautiful and healthy nose, personally handles everything from consultation to surgery.

Next time, we will look at rhinoplasty after double-jaw surgery.

Please be careful not to catch a cold in this cold weather, and if you have any questions about rhinitis surgery or rhinoplasty, feel free to contact the clinic at any time.

Thank you.