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Can Rhinoplasty narrow a wide nose and still look natural? 6 answers

My nostrils are very small but my ala is really wide esspecially when i laugh. Is there a way the doctor can bring in my ala or prevent it from...

Are there any approaches to nostril reduction? 9 answers

Some nose jobs I've seen seem to have included nicely done nostril reduction. Is there just one approach to achieve such result (which will require...

Too soon after surgery to be worried about uneven nostrils? 4 answers

I recently had open rhinoplasty and am now one week post-op. I realize that the end result is forever away, however, I am a little concerned about...

Repair of left nostril larger than the right? 6 answers

I want an overall nose reshaping operation including the sinus/nasal surgery on top. I have a bent/blocked/large nose & one nostril is bigger....

One nostril not healing properly after Rhinoplasty 10 answers

I had Rhinoplasty done almost two weeks ago and I have noticed that one nostril is healing propertly, but the other is not. It can be seen on the...

Breathing problem and uneven nostrils after Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

Having some problems breathing out of my right nostril and it feels like the inside is real low. Also I know my nose is still swollen it's only been a...

Cortisol injection to correct large nostril? 8 answers

I had rhinoplasty 3 years ago, with a minor revision a year later for a "drooping tip. I may be looking way far into this, but my left nostril is...

Can rhinoplasty enlarge or widen a tiny nostril? 3 answers

Can rhinoplasty enlarge or widen a tiny nostril? One of my nostril holes is medium and the other is so tiny you can barely see it.

What to do with scabs inside the nostrils after Rhinoplasty? 15 answers

I had Rhinoplasty one month ago. I have scabs on the inside of my nostrils and they are very uncomfortable. I was told to use peroxide and q-tips...

Will fixing nose tip also narrow nostril flare? 11 answers

I have a bulbous tip and my nostrils are flared a little more than I would like (especially when I smile). Apart from that, I like my nose. I am...

Can alar base reduction be done alone? 9 answers

Can alar base reduction Rhinoplasty be done with no tip or bridge work, just the nostril? if so, what would be the average price for just alar base...

Rhinoplasty to improve front view of nose? 9 answers

I like my nose overall, but I'm not happy with the front view. I think it's too wide from base to nostril. Also it spreads and droops when I smile. ...

Options to correct uneven nostrils after Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I have uneven nostrils resulting from a Rhinoplasty 11 days ago. I'm not interested in revision, as I want the nostril to be larger--not smaller. What...

Will nostrils even out eventually after Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

After 6 weeks, the nostrils shape and location, size isn't going to change? The high one is small but high (as if I smelled something bad) The one on...

Can an alarplasty be done alone? 14 answers

And how much does it cost?

Can fillers or a revision reshape my nose bridge? 10 answers

A month ago, I had a Rhinoplasty. The doctor unfortunately lowered the bridge too low, and my nostrils look uneven and smaller then usual. I...

How can I reduce nostril flare or size? 5 answers

I like the size and shape of my nose, but I do not like how my nostrils flare up even when they are relaxed. I am part Latino, and I understand that...

Lumps on nose bridge and nostrils 2 years after Rhinoplasty 6 answers

It is two years after my nose job where I had a deviated septum fixed and a bump in the bridge of my nose shaved. Now I have small lumps in the bridge...

Rhinoplasty with tip and nostril reduction only? 8 answers

I plan on getting Rhinoplasty soon and want to change my bridge, tip and nostrils. I have wide nostrils and a wide tip and wanted to ask if it is...

Will alar reduction reduce nostril width? 17 answers

I have had Rhinoplasty 10 years ago. I like my profile, but I still feel self-conscious about the thick width of my nostrils. They really are...

Is my nose really not suitable for Rhinoplasty? 12 answers

I went for a Rhinoplasty consultation 2 years ago, and the surgeon said nothing could be done for me. I have a very big, wide, round nose with large...

Right nostril still swollen after Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

Could my right nostril still be swollen 4 months after Rhinoplasty? It looks completly different to my other one. The left side dents inwards while...

What causes an uneven nostril from an operation? 3 answers

Can it be fixed if it is a misplacement of some bone? What if a "bit" was taken out? Can it still be fixed?

Asymmetric nostrils after Septo-Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I had Septo-Rhinoplasty a month ago to straighten my nose (as it went slightly to the right) and also a small hump. My left nostril is now curved and ...

What to do about deformities after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 5 months ago, open procedure with the osteotomy (shaving of the dorsum), and tip plasty for a bulbous tip. But after five monts, I...

How long before I see alar base reduction results? 13 answers

How long before alar base reduction results are visible? How long will the swelling and redness last?

Crooked columella and uneven nostrils after Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I recently had Rhinoplasty done (June 16th). My nose was very wide and lacked definition. As time passes, my nostrils appear to be uneven. The left...

Type of Rhinoplasty for my crooked nose? 11 answers

I am 25-year-old female with a nose I do not like. What type of Rhinoplasty would you perform on my nose? Looking at my nose from a front view, my...

Smaller nostrils and bigger tip after Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had Rhinoplasty almost 3 weeks ago, My upper lip is so stiff and my tip looks bigger than before i got it done. All I wanted was my nostrils narrow...

Breathing difficulty through a nostril after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty, now I can't breathe through my right nostril. It also looks weird. What do you think has happened? Is it normal? Or is it going...

Nostril asymmetry and deepened scar due to Rhinoplasty swelling? 3 answers

I had open tip Rhinoplasty to remove a hump and straighten my nose about a month ago. The hump is gone and I'm happy with that but it still seems...

Adding another layer of autologus material after Revision Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I had my Rhinoplasty revision surgery 3 months ago to replace silicone implant with ear cartilage. My surgeon used my septal cartilage and ear...

Alar collapse possible after fourth Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

This is my fourth Rhinoplasty. I had open rhinoplasty (two weeks post op). Everything seems okay except for nostrils. I'm noticing that one nostril is...

Alarplasty for high and flared nostrils? 11 answers

I have a decent bridge but I have very flared nostrils and they are high as well. I want my nostils to be greatly reduced and the bridge narrowed a...

Composite grafting for retracted nostrils? 3 answers

 I have been told that I need composite grafts using ear cartilage and skin to lower my severely retracted nostrils (after 2 surgeries). This...

Best Rhinoplasty excision to narrow flared nostrils? 11 answers

I'm having weir excisions done to narrow the flare of my nostrils. My physician recommends sill excisions, but from what I've read to reduce the flare...

Septorhinoplasty to reshape nose and nostrils? 2 answers

Would a septorhinoplasty straighten my nose and reshape my uneven nostrils? I injured my nose playing sports as a child, but never received treatment...

Tip plasty for improving the appearance of fatty nostrils? 3 answers

I'm Middle Eastern and have a bulbous nose. I just want a smaller tip with refined nostrils to match (the bridge is fine). My plastic surgeon...

Asymmetrical nostrils after septorhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had a septorhinoplasty 5 months ago, I feel more conscious about my new nose than my old one it looks completely different on each side and i hate...

Reducing alar base without reducing nostril size? 2 answers

Is it possible to reduce the alar base without reducing nostril size? I want a thinner alar base, but I don't know if it's possible. I don't have any...

Rhinoplasty cost estimate for one side of nose? 4 answers

I had a nostril reduction and I had Radiesse at the time. Now, the Radiesse has disappeared, and my nostrils look more uneven. The right side is a lot...

Nostril reduction through the mouth? 6 answers

I consulted a doctor a week ago for an ethnic Rhinoplasty (I am African american). He told me he reduces nostril going through the mouth (in front of...

Does nose surgery fix asymmetrical nostrils? 2 answers

I'm okay with the shape of the nose and all but whenever i take a picture, my nose always bothers me because of it's asymmetry. in real life, it's...

Narrowing entire nose possible without changing profile? 3 answers

I have a straight profile, although my bridge is high. The front is wide, and my nose spreads and flattens when I smile, which I hate. I'd like a...

What can be done about nostril asymmetry after Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

What needs to be done to make my nostrils symmetrical? I had a tip Rhinoplasty done . Now, when looking at me from the front, my right nostril sags...

Non-surgical nostril reduction? 3 answers

I have heard of non-surgical nostril reduction to reduce nasal flare when smiling, and to narrow down a wide nasal tip. How much is it? Is it...

Correcting higher right nostril after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I am 11 months post-op from Rhinoplasty. My right nostril is 'higher' than the left and it bothers me. I addressed this with my ENT/PS who reluctantly...

Limits to Rhinoplasty? 14 answers

How many aspects of the nose can be changed in one Rhinoplasty? (e.g. Length, width, tip, bridge, nostril size) Are there limits as to how many...

Asymmetric nostrils 7 weeks after Rhinoplasty normal? 3 answers

My nose is quite swollen but my biggest concern is that my nostrils look uneven. Is this normal 7 weeks after Rhinoplasty?

Ratio of reduction per nostril for Alarplasty? 4 answers

In an alarplasty, if the width of the wedge removed is 2 mm per nostril, does that mean that the width of the nose will be reduced by 4mm in total? ...

Septum more deviated and nostrils wider after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

My daughter had a Rhinoplasty 8 months ago to get a smaller nose. The surgeon made the nose bridge and tip thinner, which made the nostrils look wider...

Addressing nostril size in one Rhinoplasty procedure? 11 answers

I'm about to have Rhinoplasty done and I asked my doctor to also narrow my nostrils in one surgery, but he said that its not wise to do it and it's an...

Second rhinoplasty to further correct nose tip? 4 answers

I want to know, can I have a second Rhinoplasty to decrease the span of my nostrils and the bulge of my nose tip? My doctor did do some work, but I...

Can Alar Base alone fix wide nostrils and nasal base? 13 answers

I hate how my nostrils flare and don't like how wide the bottom of my nose is. Do I need a full nose job? Thanks! I will travel wherever I have to to...

Procedure and incision type to fix wide nostrils? 3 answers

My nostrils are too wide but I wonder if fixing them will wreck the tip of my nose. Which procedure and incision type would be best used to fix my...

Are there less possible complications with tiplasty vs. full rhinoplasty? 16 answers

If I just want to upturn the tip and all I need is a graft to add support to tip, is there less chance for complicatoins (crooked tip, uneven...

What to expect with Rhinoplasty for reducing nostrils? 3 answers

I am considering getting Rhinoplasty to have my nostrils reduced, as my doctor admittedly under-corrected since I was already having 5 surgeries. I...

Tip refinement, nostril reduction desired but surgeons won't do it 7 answers

I have a masculine ball tip and desire a pointer and defined tip. I've consulted a couple of doctors and some give the same argument; I have strong...

Alar base reduction and Weir technique difference? 12 answers

What is the difference between an alar base reduction and the Weir technique? I was under the impression that both reduce the size of the nostrils.

How bad are the scars from alar narrowing? 10 answers

I need to narrow my nostrils. I worry about the scars being noticeable like there are "buggers" coming out of both nostrils. Am I being too...

Rhinoplasty to make nostrils symmetrical? 3 answers

The size of my right nostril is quite larger than the left one, and even the skin is somewhat thicker. Can the skin be thinned and nostril shape be...

How severe is nostril scarring after Revision Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

A year ago, I had Rhinoplasty to reduce my septum, remove my dorsal hump, and reduce the size of my nostrils (which were extremely large). I'm happier...

Cost of Keloid removal on nostril?

I have a keloid, small in size, on my left nostril. What is the cost of removing it?

Is nostril reduction under local anesthesia non-surgical? 4 answers

In my previous question, I ask whether "passing out" is needed in non-surgical nostril reduction procedure. What I meant was...

Permanent side effect from nostril reduction through mouth? 3 answers

Does nostril reduction through the mouth have a permanent effect? Is it a good procedure? It does make sense to me since I tend to develop keloids.

What anesthesia is used on Non-surgical Nostril reduction? 3 answers

I have seen a doctor's website that shows non-surgical nostril reduction done on a patient and the results looked quite promising. My question is on...

Is it possible to reverse an alar base reduction? 9 answers

Is there a way to reverse an alar base reduction, or nostril reduction, once it's been performed? I am very happy with one side, the side that needed...

Open Rhinoplasty vs closed tip-plasty for subtle nose correction? 5 answers

I need Rhinoplasty to fix the asymmetry in my nostrils. I went to the two "best" surgeons in the area. The first said I would need Open...

Will a nose job change the shape of my nostrils? 10 answers

My concern is that by moving down my hump, the nostrils will expand outward. Is this a real chance of happening?

How to correct previous nose surgery? 1 answer

I had surgery when I was really younger because I had gotten dirt stuck inside my nostrils. What should I do? I hate the way my nose looks.

Procedures to make nose symmetrical and proportionate to the face? 4 answers

As you can see my nostrils are very big, and my tip is very bulbous, and although you may not see it, my nose is a little crooked (pictures reverse)....

Can non surgical nose job correct exposed nostrils? 3 answers

I have overly expose nostrils. Does anyone know whether non surgical nose job can reduce the appearance of my nostrils to the public? Also, what's the...

Removing a fleshy bump of skin above nostril? 1 answer

How can a fleshy bump of skin above the nostril be removed? It has gradually gotten bigger the last few years. It does not have a head and it is not a...

Silicone injections for equal nostrils gap sides? 2 answers

Is it possible to have the Silicone injections in the skin below the septum to make both nostril gaps equal on both sides?

How to fix bad results from bullhorn upper lip lift? 1 answer

Years ago, I had a Rhinoplasty and was very happy with the results. Then I had a bullhorn upper Lip lift a year ago. Now my lip to nose ratio has...

Removing keloid on nostril

I have a keloid, small in size, on my left nostril. How long would it take to remove it?

Can closed rhinoplasty fix my asymmetrical nostrils? 5 answers

I don't really hate the shape of my nose; I just it want to be more symmetrical. But I'm a little skeptic as to whether a nose job can match shape of...

Which nostril grafting method is better? 6 answers

I had retracted nostrils even before my surgery, not as a result of it, but am only deciding now that I want the nostrils lowered. I have gotten...

Non-surgical nose job to make nostrils smaller and raise tip? 1 answer

Can non-surgical nose job make my nostrils smaller and raise the tip of my nose? Also, will I be able to have proper surgery in a few years?

Possible to have narrow nostrils and smaller bridge? 2 answers

I went to one doctor who told me it's not possible. Another doctor said he can. I want less flared nostrils and want my nostrils not to be seen so...