Will my Nostrils (In Time) Look More Circular Instead of the 'Pinched' Look?

asked 1 year ago by Nose29
Latest answer by Elliot M. Heller, MD
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Tags: nostrils, 2 weeks post-op, alar reduction, pinched, round

I had my nose bridge narrowed and alar base reduction. Its been 14 days since my surgery and I wanted to know if its extreme swelling where the arrows are pointing. Because if this is the case, that would be great because my nostrils appear very narrow.

9 answers to Will my Nostrils (In Time) Look More Circular Instead of the 'Pinched' Look?

Swelling

At 14 days, there is still some swelling in the nasal base. You should see the nostrils getting more definition as time goes on.

Elliot M. Heller, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Alar reduction is often needed to decrease the width of the nostrils

Swelling after alar base reduction (narrowing of nostrils) will: Last for several months Make the nostrils temporarily look smaller in size. Can temporarily accentuate pre existing asymmetries in the nostrils What should you do? Be patient. Its only two weeks since your surgery. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

Ran Y. Rubinstein, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Pinched Nostrils

You have swelling 2 weeks after rhinoplasty. Evaluate your nose after healing is complete. The fullness adjacent to the arrows on your picture may be secondary to increased width of the feet of the medial crura of the lower lateral cartilages. This is easily corrected. Be patient.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nostril Size and Shape After Rhinoplasty

It is much too early after cosmetic rhinoplasty to make an accurate judgement regarding your nostril shape and size. Please give it some time before you even consider a revision rhinoplasty. Thus far the base of your nose looks to be healing well. Sincerely, Dr. Hilinski

John M. Hilinski, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drhilinski.com

Nostrils circlular appearance

It has only been two weeks since your surgery. It is way to soon for one to be able to determine the final appearance of any area at this time. Wait several months(usually 6) prior to assessing the appearnce of your nose.

Ernesto Hayn, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Nostrils with a circular look

The weir excision at the base of the nose can be designed to address any unique shape and size and your nose looks quite nice. The nostril should not be circular for most, perhaps in some with Asian characteristics but best not in yours. The 'pinch' you have marked is the footplate of the cartilages in the tip, and the look is normal. If you object a revision can be performed to reduce them or bring them closer together. I would wait longer and see if you like the new you. Best... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Will my Nostrils (In Time) Look More Circular Instead of the 'Pinched' Look?

Two weeks after surgery is much to early to say what is the problem. Wait until several months has passed before making a judgement about the result.

Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO
Huntington Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon

Narrowing the nose (alar base Weir excisions)

It is possible to narrow the base (bottom) of the nose. This can be done with Weir Excisions or a spanning suture depending on the situation. Both will narrow the base of the nose, and to some extent reduce the size of the nostril. Narrowing is less with a spanning suture; however, if the suture breaks or becomes exposed the reduction is lost. Excision provides a long lasting result. With Weir Excisions, a wedge of skin is removed from the ala - the skin curving around the outside... more