When I smile, my nose ''spreads'' across my face. Is there a procedure to stop me from getting this with a rhinoplasty? Will alar base procedure stop this? Also, I read about doctors being able to ''thin the skin'' on rhinoplasty patients with thick skin how is this performed, and is this the same as nasal smas? Thank you.
Answer: Rhinoplasty questions In the course of performing an alar base procedure, many surgeons incorporate an alar cinching suture that restricts lateral movement of the nostril with smiling. Patients may even complain that they are aware of this tightness when smiling after surgery. The long term benefits of this suture are questionable.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty questions In the course of performing an alar base procedure, many surgeons incorporate an alar cinching suture that restricts lateral movement of the nostril with smiling. Patients may even complain that they are aware of this tightness when smiling after surgery. The long term benefits of this suture are questionable.
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June 22, 2015
Answer: Normal facial animation... It’s normal for the nose to widen when patients smile. This
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June 22, 2015
Answer: Normal facial animation... It’s normal for the nose to widen when patients smile. This
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January 29, 2016
Answer: Nasal widening with smiling Nasal widening with smiling is very common. Typically, this is the result of activity of the nasal alar or dilator alar muscles. It can be more profound in people with widened alar bases or nostrils to begin with. Certainly, narrowing the alar base can reduce the width of the nostrils and may also make it more static when smiling if the resultant narrowing disrupts the muscles that cause the widening to begin with. To thin the skin of the nose can be done but should be approached with trepidation since overly agressive skin thinning or debulking of the dermal fat can result in skin necrosis and loss vis a vis the "Michael Jackson" effect. I hope this information helps.
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January 29, 2016
Answer: Nasal widening with smiling Nasal widening with smiling is very common. Typically, this is the result of activity of the nasal alar or dilator alar muscles. It can be more profound in people with widened alar bases or nostrils to begin with. Certainly, narrowing the alar base can reduce the width of the nostrils and may also make it more static when smiling if the resultant narrowing disrupts the muscles that cause the widening to begin with. To thin the skin of the nose can be done but should be approached with trepidation since overly agressive skin thinning or debulking of the dermal fat can result in skin necrosis and loss vis a vis the "Michael Jackson" effect. I hope this information helps.
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October 29, 2009
Answer: Rhinoplasty and Facial Balance It is difficult if not impossible to keep the base of the nose from moving when you smile, and so I wouldn't set this as one of your goals for surgery. However, there is a natural balance between the width of the nose and the width of the mouth when your face is resting (no movement). Some folks have noses that are wider that this ideal, and so it throws off the balance of their central face. Reducing the width of the alar base can narrow the base of the nose and improve this balance, but this is really only seen at rest, not with motion.
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October 29, 2009
Answer: Rhinoplasty and Facial Balance It is difficult if not impossible to keep the base of the nose from moving when you smile, and so I wouldn't set this as one of your goals for surgery. However, there is a natural balance between the width of the nose and the width of the mouth when your face is resting (no movement). Some folks have noses that are wider that this ideal, and so it throws off the balance of their central face. Reducing the width of the alar base can narrow the base of the nose and improve this balance, but this is really only seen at rest, not with motion.
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Answer: Techniques that prevent widening the nose Hi and thanks for your question. All procedures that narrow the nostrils will reduce widening upon animation but none will completely eliminate this as no operation affects the facial muscles which are responsible for widening or flaring of the nostrils. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in rhinoplasty who can address your concerns in a consultation. Best of luck!
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Answer: Techniques that prevent widening the nose Hi and thanks for your question. All procedures that narrow the nostrils will reduce widening upon animation but none will completely eliminate this as no operation affects the facial muscles which are responsible for widening or flaring of the nostrils. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in rhinoplasty who can address your concerns in a consultation. Best of luck!
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