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Can Rhinoplasty Narrow a Wide Nose and Still Look Natural?

My nostrils are very small but my ala is really wide esspecially when i laugh. Is there a way the doctor can bring in my ala or prevent it from...

Removing Cartilage from Tip to Make Nose Shorter?

I want to remove cartilage from the tip of my nose to shorten it. How complex is this and what is the recovery and cost for something like this?

Is There Any Hope my Nose Will Look Smaller?

I am 4 1/2 months post Rhinoplasty.  Not real happy with the outcome of my surgery, my nose is not at all like I had hoped.  I see my...

I Want a Smaller Nose, but Rhinoplasty Surgeons Suggest Only Minor Changes?

I have been told by one surgeon that if I had nose surgery that he could only make a small change to it. Should I get a second opinion? I have...

Does the Nose Become Smaller As Scar Tissue Matures?

I had an open Septorhinoplasty 19 weeks ago to straighten and narrow my nose, and to define my tip. So far, I'm not too satisfied with my result....

Can I Make my Nostrils Smaller Without Surgery?

I recently had a rhinoplasty procedure (1 month post-op) and after the reduction of my tip and bridge, my nostrils seem noticeably wide to me. Before,...

Rhinoplasty and Excess Skin

I just wonder, how can you make a big nose smaller and there's not noticable excess skin?

Kissing After Rhinoplasty?

How long after an alar base reduction procedure before can make-out with my boyfriend again? The procedure will involve sill incisions and possibly...

Is African American Rhinoplasty Too Complex?

I'm a black American female who is considering Rhinoplasty. I went to a well accredited doctor that told me I should not get it done as it would be...

Rhinoplasty for Sebaceous Nose?

I am 50 with very oily skin since 13, worsening with time. I must wash my face approximately every 30 minutes; especially the nose and forehead. I've...

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