This is a follow up to my previous question (thank you to all who responded). First 3 photos are me. The 3rd nose is actually my sister's. I love her raised alar (natural). Can rhinoplasty replicate that? Noses 1&2 are examples of what I would like my nose to look like after the rhinoplasty. Are these outcomes possibly for me?My issues are: I would like to have a more defined supra alar crease and a reduced alar base.Please help me keep things realistic. If these outcomes are a possibility what sort of rhino techniques should I be discussing with my doctor?
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February 7, 2014
Answer: I would like to have a more defined supra alar crease and a reduced alar base (photos)?
Alar reduction is a simple procedure that can be done under local anesthesia. Recovery is very quick. For mild alar reduction the incision is placed inside the nostril and scar is not visible. For larger reduction full thickness of the base of the ala is removed leaving a thin scar at the base...
It looks like the wounds have separated. You should go see your plastic surgeon and let him look at the wounds so that he may guide you. Good luck.
At the age of 17, your face should not
change dramatically enough to accommodate your nose. Although this can be
variable, this is usually the case. With respect to your question about
“looking natural”, when we analyze nasal width, we usually like for the nose to
be as wide as the distance bet...
