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Does Skin Shrink Around the Alar Base?

asked 5 months ago by aliyaali in new york, ny
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: alar, shrink

During rhinoplasty does skin shrink around the alar base? If yes, what causes the skin to shrink?

1 answer to Does Skin Shrink Around the Alar Base?

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Skin shrinking around alar base

I would not say that skin per se shrinks but what you may notice is that early post-op the nose is swollen and the swelling will subside over time.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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