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Is There a Way to "Thin" Wide Nostrils Without Doing Rhinoplasty?

asked 4 months ago by Mystia in Neptune, NJ
Latest answer by Andrew Miller, MD
Question viewed 255 times
Tags: nostrils, nostril reduction

I have very large nostrils and I would like to get rhinoplasty but is there maybe a "do-it-yourself" method to make the nostrils smaller or at least push them up so they are not wide but longer?

11 answers to Is There a Way to "Thin" Wide Nostrils Without Doing Rhinoplasty?

"Do-it-yourself" Technique to Reduce Nostrils

I am a surgeon but would never attempt to reduce my own nostrils. The nostrils can be made smaller without a full rhinoplasty by limiting the surgery to a tip-plasty.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Reducing nostril size

Unfortunately there is no “do-it-yourself” way to reduce your nostril size. Reducing the size, or making them longer and less wide, requires having surgery. The incision used to reduce the width is typically well-hidden along the crease. If that is your only area of concern with your nose, it would be a short procedure and could be done under local anesthesia. If you have any breathing issues or other aspects of the appearance of the nose, these can be addressed at the same time.... more

Anita Patel, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Thinning nostrils without Rhinoplasty...

Unfortunately, there is no "do it yourself" method for making the nostrils look smaller. A full Rhinoplasty is usually not required for just narrowing the nostrils. It may be possible to perform only an excision of excess nostril tissue under local anesthesia to give you the look you want. However, it is very important to have a consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist for a full evaluation. Often times the tip may have to be... more

Andrew Miller, MD
Edison Facial Plastic Surgeon

Do it yourself rhinoplasty?

There is no such thing as a do it yourself rhinoplasty.also while in some cases a simple narrowing of the nasal width is possible in other cases it is not advisable.

Jay M. Pensler, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurg.org

No Do It Yourself, Nonsurgical way of thinning or narrowing Wide Nostrils

Wide, flaring Neil's cannot be narrowed or "thinned" without surgery. Reducing nostril re requires a surgical procedure called Weir Excsion which could be done local anesthesia if needed.

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Surgical Nostril Narrowing

Nostril narrowing can be done by alar base skin reduction, a simple procedure that is not really a rhinoplasty if done alone. As long as you do not desire any other nasal changes, narrowing wide nostrils can be done under local anesthesia in the office. This is a very effective procedure in which there is no non-surgical alternative.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Nostril procedures

Unfortunately, there are no non0surgical ways that I know of to reduce the size of the nostrils. This can only be treated with surgery.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Can I narrow my nostrils without surgery?

Yes, of course. The best way to narrow your nostrils without surgery that I can think of is to get a piercing through both nostrils with a bar that traverses the nasal septum. This will probably need to be custom designed so the screws and ornament are at just the proper length to narrow the nostrils the correct amount. Surgery will be easier.

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

Do it yourself nostril reduction

I wouldn't even be tempted. There is no 'do it yourself' nostril reduction. Only expert rhinoplaty will do. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Is There a Way to "Thin" Wide Nostrils Without Doing Rhinoplasty?

HI, Someday there may be a magic wand that can narrow nostrils but for now the only way is surgical narrowing. The nostrils can be narrowed from a vertical and horizontal perspective. Unfortunately, the thickness of the nostril cannot be reduced. If you follow the link below you will see several nostril narrowings. Best, Dr.S.

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facechange.org

Nostril size

Nostril size is a fixed anatomic feature, and change to the nostrils generally require surgical intervention. This is often done in conjunction with rhinoplasty surgery, but if done alone, can be performed in the office setting under local anesthesia. Incision placement depends on the specific nature of the nostril enlargement, but generally these incisions hide well in natural anatomic landmarks.