Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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How long before alar base reduction results are visible? How long will the swelling and redness last?
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Results from alar base reduction are usually seen immediately
Some procedures take more time than others to see the full effects due to swelling that occurs almost immediately after the operation and takes time to subside. This is not so for alar base reduction - results should be seen immediately although the redness of the scar will improve with time.
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Rhinoplasty for alar base
All doctors are saying the same thing - right after surgery. If it still looks too wide in your mind, let your doctor know ASAP.
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Alar base reduction
Once you have alar base reduction surgery, you should see results immediately. Yes, there may be some swelling but the results should be immediate. Redness of the incisions should improve gradually over a few months.
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Immediately
Even though the nose is swollen, the results are seen immediately. As the swelling goes down, it will get even smaller in the width of the nose.
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Alar base reduction results will be seen immediately after the surgery
Alar base reduction results will be seen immediately after the surgery. The skin that is removed from the alar base once removed is clearly evident even through the swelling. It will become more evident over the next several weeks after the surgery as swelling decreases.
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Alar Reduction
The change in alar size and contour will be seen immediately. Redness of the incision will be obvious for 10-14 days. This can be camouflaged wtlh makeup as the wound heals. Swelling will continue to resolve for 6-12 months, but will be relatively inconspicuous at the base of your nose.
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Alar base reduction results
You will see results alar base reduction results immediately.
Swelling will take a while to fully subside and further improve upon the results seen immediately after the surgery.
Hope this was helpful.
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Alar base reduction
There are different types of alar base reduction. With some of them, only a small portion of the skin on the outside is removed. If there is a significant swelling, which is unusual for longer than several days, you might not see the results for these first several days with this particual type of reduction, but they should become apparent soon afterwards. The swelling and redness usually go away after one or two weeks. Alar reduction is one of the most rewarding parts in rhinoplasty...
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Alar badse reduction results will be seen quickly
An alar base reduction should show improvement immediately. Swelling is usually minimal with that procedure and typically resolves in 10 to 14 days. If external sutures are placed, they are usually removed in 5 to 7 days.
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Results of alar base reduction should be visible immediately
Evenb with a little postop swelling present, the results of an alar base reduction should be apparent immediately. If not, go back to your surgeon and discuss this with them.
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