When is the correct time to remove alar base stiches? It seems to vary between 3 to 9 days. Will a long space of time before removal not leave stich holes?
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April 4, 2009
Answer: Usually 1 week to remove alar base stitches
Based on your limited photos, you appear to have a wide nasal tip and flaring nostrils. In our experience, alarplasty involves narrowing the very base of the nose without visible external scars. I believe this could lead to a wider nasal tip appearance. The best suggestion is to consult with...
The asymmetry is normal and trying to fix it can lead a bigger asymmetry. You have to weigh the risk/reward ratio. You have a beautiful nose and the risk of making it worst is there. I would leave it alone.
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Dr. J
Yes, both Tip-plasty and Alarplasty can achieve the narrowing without any need for grafting,
You can have the lower half of the nose (tip and nostrils) addressed without breaking the nasal bones. Tip-plasty can address the bulbous tip either through closed or open approach to make it narrow and...