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How Can I Fix Widened, Flared Nostrils Caused From Jaw Reconstruction?

asked 11 months ago by wide nose in TX
Latest answer by Talmage J. Raine, MD
Question viewed 263 times
Tags: nostrils, female, flared, nostril reduction

Last year I had an upper jaw reconstruction, due to my teeth being nearly one inch apart. Maxio-facio MD said nose would be tipped up some. Forgot to mention the nostrils would flare. Now you can look inside my nose when looking straight ahead of me. Can I get my nostrils reduced, thinned at the bottom?

3 answers to How Can I Fix Widened, Flared Nostrils Caused From Jaw Reconstruction?

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Thinning of the nostrils

Thanks for the picture. Yes, your nostrils can be reduced to give a more balanced nasal structure. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon. All the best, Talmage J. Raine MD FACS
Talmage J. Raine, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Nostril flare surgery

Facial analyis for optimal aesthetic results sets the distance between the outer edges of the nose equal to the distance between the outer and inner corners of an eye. You nasal measurements exceed that. However, the photo you submitted is not the best for assessing this distance because it is pixelated and the smiling can distort the measurements which have to be taken when the face is in relaxed repose. If the measurement discrepancies hold when you are not smiling the solution is... more
Aaron Stone, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Widened nose can be improved.

Its very tough to suggests options without examining you, but a widened nose and flared nostrils can certainly be improved upon. This would involve something called a Weir excision whereby the part of the nostril closest to your cheek (alar-facial crease) is excised. This results in a scar that is well camouflaged and narrower nostrils. Although this is a very common procedure with typically great results, some of the risks include asymmetry between the two sides, an... more
Michael G. Brandt, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

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