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Can Wide Nostrils Be Fixed?

asked 1 year ago by SaskatoonGuy in Saskatoon, SK
Latest answer by Ryan Greene, MD, PhD
Question viewed 1,019 times
Tags: nostrils, male, wide

In 2006 I had upper jaw surgery to fix an underbite. My upper jaws was moved forward and resulted in my nose looking wider. If I get rhinoplasty surgery, will my nose look almost the same as before?

19 answers to Can Wide Nostrils Be Fixed?

Nostrils too wide which requires ethnic rhinoplasty

Your aesthetic imbalance from your wide nasal base and nostrils is common in ethnic patients. Through a properly performed nostril narrowing and ethno-sensitive approach you will look natural and not fake. Last thing you want as a male who has gone through difficult recovery from orthognathic surgery is to jump too soon into a rhinoplasty without consulting with ethnic rhinoplasty experts. Nostril narrowing is a very delicate subject that has no room for error. Mistakes could be... more

Ashkan Ghavami, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.Ghavamiplasticsurgery.com

Wide nostrils and repair.

Your wide nostrils can be narrowed by removing a wedge of each. However, your tip may need to be narrowed as well since it will look wider when this is done. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon for this.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Fixing wide nose

It may be difficult to make your nose look the same as before. However, if you are unhappy with the wide appearance, this can be addressed. An alar base excision will address this; this involves removal of a portion of the ala, which can control flaring. I would recommend seeing an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon for a consultation, since there may be other options for you to consider.

Ryan Greene, MD, PhD
Fort Lauderdale Facial Plastic Surgeon

Narrowing wide nostrils

Yes, the nostrils can be narrowed. The incisions would be hidden along the nostril floor. They usally heal very well and are almost imperceptible

Kenneth L. Stein, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplaty - wide nostrils

Yes, wide nostrils can be narrowed. A small wedge of nostril is removed and sometimes the base reset narrower. The best way for you to find an answer to your question is to meet in consultation with a rhinoplasty surgeon. He/she will be able to discuss with you the specific things about your nose you dislike and help you set realistic expectations about what can be achieved with rhinoplasty surgery. Sometimes patients have trouble expressing what bothers them or what they... more

Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Wide nostrils can be narrowed

Wide nostrils can be narrowed with an alar plasty technique whereby a small bridge of skin is removed from the nasal floor right at the base of the nostrils. Usually approximately 3-5 mm of skin can be removed depending upon the patient’s needs, the area is then sutured and the alar sidewalls are narrowed to decrease the size of the nostrils. The alar sidewalls are then sutured into place with dissolvable stitches.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Surgery to fix wide nose is possible now

You can indeed have a widened nose narrowed by rhinoplasty. Computer imaging and old photos will be helpful in consultation with your facial plastic surgeon. The entire nose or just the base can be addressed depending on your needs.

Harrison C. Putman III, MD
Peoria Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.specialface.com

Fixing Wide Nostrils

After you have clearance from your orthodontist and maxillofacial/oral surgeon your entire nose or nasal base can be narrowed. The procedure will be individualized to meet your particular needs.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Wide Nasal Base

The short answer to your question is yes. There are various methods to due to so. It appears you are still in orthodontic treatment, I would recommend that your treatment is complete because the incisor (2 front teeth) can influence your nasal base. Secondly your nasal base width should have been and may have been managed at the time of your LeFot I advancement with an alar spanning suture. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Thinning nose

Regardless of what was done with your jaw, a good rhinoplasty, by a qualified and experienced surgeon should be able to thin the appearence of your nose. Bring him pictures of your old nose and hopefully he can give you an honest assessment of the likelihood of reproducing it.

Richard Galitz, MD
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty to reduce wide nostrils after jaw surgery

Hi SaskatoonGuy in Saskatoon, SK, Yes, rhinoplasty can reduce the width or alter the shape of your nostrils. Incisions are placed around the base of the nose and a small amount of skin is removed, with stitches removed about a week later. However, you may never have exactly the same nose as compared to prior to jaw surgery. Bring pre-jaw surgery photographs to your rhinoplasty surgeon for comparison during the consultation. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can a... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Wide nostrils can be fixed

Yes, wide nostrils can be fixed. The procedure involves reducing the outward curve of the nostril . The nostril opening itself can be made smaller if needed. You must keep the nose in balance with your other facial features so you may need a complete rhinoplasty. Have consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your desires.

Sheila Bond, MD
Montclair Plastic Surgeon

Wide nostrils

WIde nostrils certainly can be made narrower if they are definitely wide. This is a fairly simple procedure.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Wide nostrils repaired through rhinoplasty

Wide or flared nostrils is a common complaint in nasal shaping, and it is very common to see the base of the nose widen after surgery on the upper jaw. Rhinoplasty can reduce the width and flare and reshape the nostril and bring your old nose back, and more if you wish. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

Hello SaskatoonGuy- Thanks for the great picture! I think, if you are interested, a rhinoplasty is a great option for you. Your nostrils are a little asymmetric, specifically, your right rim is larger than your left and the tip is full and can be reshaped at the same time. Find an experienced nose surgeon and ask a ton of questions! Good luck! Dr. C johnconnorsmd.com

John Philip Connors III, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Narrowing Nostrils With Rhinoplasty

Hi Saskatoon, After your rhinoplasty, your nose should not look the same as before surgery. Your nostrils can be make narrower during your rhinoplasty. Choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Wide Nostrils

A minor surgery to reduce the width of the nostrils can be done. See the plastic surgeon in your area. Best regards from MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Reducing a Wide Nasal Base

Any type of facial surgery where the jaw is moved can result in changes relating to the appearance of the nose - especially in making it look wider. If this occurs after surgery or naturally, there are surgical techniques called an alar base resection which is performed by removing wedges of tissues at the base of the nose and the scar sits in the crease where the nose meets the cheek. However, it is important that you keep the nose in balance with the rest of the nose as well as... more

Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Narrowing your Nostrils

In most cases, a small wedge of tissue can be excised (removed) from the nostril. This will help narrow the nose and soften the angle between your nostril and your face giving a smoother transition.