Could you please recommend what to do for wide nose/large nostrils? I really like the profile of my nose and do not want that changed at all but I would like my nostrils and base to be smaller. Can alar base reductions be done alone and does it completely change the shape? What procedures are recommended to make noses smaller?
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Thanks for your question. I'm happy your nose is doing well. You are having difficulty with your lip because your surgeon probably divided the depressor septi nasi muscle. It's a tiny muscle that in some people either pulls the nose down when you smile or pulls the upper lip up at the same time....
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Dear maileen83,
Thank you for your clinical post and photographs. The ideal nasofacial balance and proportion
that best suits your face and your aesthetic goals can only be determined
during a consultation. Augmentation of
the nasal bridge, refinement of a slightly bulbous tip and modest...
