I have overhanging ala on both sides of my nose, although it's much more prominent on one side (see pics). Part of the reason why one profile looks different than the other is that my nasal bones and septum are actually canted. But that's another issue altogether. What I'm looking for information on right now is how the hanging ala would be addressed. I want to create that nice relationship between the alar margin and columella. Thanks.
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Great posted photos showing poor done lateral nasal bone in fracture and position. Plus over resection of the upper lateral alar cartilages. Repair needs to be done after 3 or 4 months by in fracture position of nasal bones + cartilage spreader grafts for the other issue. Best of luck. Follow up...
This is an excellent question and pone of the most frequently asked regarding Rhinoplasty. IMHO, residual swelling occurs as long as the shape of the nose changes throughout the day. Once that stops, the results have been achieved.
There are lots of potential causes of a septal perforation including:-trauma-previous nasal surgery-infections-nose picking or manipulations-granulmatosis disease-nasal sprays