美容皮膚科・美容外科

Cosmetic Dermatology,
Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery


Columellar Base Cartilage Grafting

This is a surgical procedure to graft cartilage at the base of the columella in order to reshape a retracted columella.

Anesthesia Method

  • Intravenous sedation
  • General anesthesia

Downtime

Splint fixation for 1 week
Bruising for about 1 week
Swelling for about 1 month

Clinic Visit

1 week later: suture removal.
Follow-up after 1 month
Follow-up after 3 months
Follow-up after 6 months
Follow-up after 1 year

Face Washing

Permitted from the day after suture removal.

Makeup

Permitted from the day after suture removal.

Bathing / Shower

Permitted from the day after surgery.

Possible Symptoms and Issues After Surgery

Swelling, bruising, asymmetry, scarring, infection, hematoma, etc.