Is it possible to remove the alar base cinch suture? When I smile, the sutures are preventing my nose from widening. It looks unnatural. I had an open rhinoplasty including alarplasty two weeks ago.
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Yes, you have partial insurance coverage options.
Insurance will generally cover any surgery to correct airway obstruction including septoplasty and/or nasal valve repair and/or reconstructive rhinoplasty.
So, in your case:
Insurance is likely to partially cover a...
There are some surgeons that can perform the rhinoplasty under local anesthesia with good results. I would focus on the surgeon and his abilities more than anything else. If he is experienced doing it in this fashion, it is certainly safe.
