I have just had an alarplasty procedure done yesterday, in Thailand and the results so far look ok, but the the surgeon used soluble sutures. I have heard these should only be used for internal purposes as they can leave greater scarring than removable sutures. I really want to minimize any scarring as this is my face! I am due a follow up appointment with the surgeon in 5 days time before I leave thailand to come back to the UK. Do you think I should ask the doctor to remove my stitches then?
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February 12, 2018
Answer: Dissolving sutures for alar base reduction
I frequently do alar base reductions and feel very comfortable recommending this procedure. As Dr. Placik said we don't see the natural results, only the distracting notches or bad contours. Select an experienced surgeon to avoid these problems.
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