Rhinoplasty: Q&A
Ask a QuestionCan Nose Flares Be Decreased in Size Without Looking Fake?
I am Middle Eastern, and my nose is a little wide. Most doctors recommend me to make my nose bone thiner, with a touch-up on the tip, with out changing the nose flares. I'm afraid that, that might make my nose flares look wider.
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melolak
in CA
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Nose flares can be made smaller
The nose flares can be made smaller by weir excisions and alarplasty to the alar base. In addition, you may need your bones narrowed some tip work performed. The whole nose needs to be balanced properly so that the nasal flares are not out of balance with the rest of the nose.
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Rhinoplasty and Nostril Flaring
Hi Melolak,
Yes, it is possible to correct flaring of the nostrils while maintaining a natural appearance. It is an advanced rhinoplasty technique so it is important for you to choose your rhinoplastic surgeon most carefully.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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You can have your nostrils narrowed at the time of Rhinoplasty.
You should consult a board-certified facial plastic surgeon experienced in Rhinoplasty surgery so your entire nose (including your flared nostrils) can be repaired at the time of surgery.
Best of luck.
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Nose flare can be changed
Flared nostrils may change from performing rhinoplasty and narrowing the upper portions as well as the tip of the nose. However, sometimes it requires well hidden incisions to actually remove extra nostril skin. This can be determined during a rhinoplasty consultation. I published on this topic in March Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. The conclusion of my study was that nostril narrowing is not performed as often as it should be.
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Nasal flare can be corrected with Weir resection Rhinoplasty
You are correct to be concerned about the advice you have been gievn.If what bothers you is the flare of your nostrils then a standard Rhinoplasty can make the flared nostrils look worse.The best solution is a nasal rim or nostril thinning procedure called a Weir excision (see example).A small incision is made in the fold where the nostril meets the lip and a small amount of the nostril rim removed.Results are excellent when this procedure is done by an experienced expert, however an...
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Yes that can happen.
When the nose and tip are narrowed, the nostril flare will appear to be more. Usually the nostril width is decreased at the same time.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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