Columella lift: correcting a hanging columella

Is your columella hanging?

Look at your profile. If the columella sits noticeably lower than the rims of the nostrils, so that a large part of it is visible and the nostrils look like a downward curve, it may be hanging. A columella lift raises it to bring the profile into balance.

Simple — but it must be measured

The amount to raise depends on your nostril rims, the angle between the nose and the upper lip and the shape of the tip. Raising it too far can make the nostrils look too visible from the front. Dr. Yu measures this at consultation and checks whether the columella or the nostril rims are the real cause.

Combining with other nose procedures

A columella lift is often planned together with alar reduction when the nose base is also wide, or as part of a wider rhinoplasty.

Frequently asked questions

This website provides general information about procedures offered at Harmony Plastic Surgery and is not a substitute for a medical consultation. Every procedure carries risks such as swelling, bruising, asymmetry, scarring or infection, and results differ from person to person. Suitability is decided by the surgeon after an in-person examination.