For a minor alar retraction on one nostril, how long must I wait after rhinoplasty to get this fixed? Is it necessary to wait a full year? What would you recommend for a minor alar retraction (about 1-2mm)? Grafts, fillers, other?
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Though being diabetic may require a little more effort and preparation before your rhinoplasty, it is definitely still possible to have a successful nose job surgery. It is important that you get clearance from your general doctor or internist first, and that your diabetes is closely monitored...
You didn't say what type of jaw surgery your had, or whether your surgery involved rhinoplasty. Tip rotation is not a common event with surgery on the upper jaw, though sometimes the nose can flair a bit at the base during these types of procedures. The rotation of the tip can have many causes,...
You should feel comfortable being completely open
with your surgeon, as he or she is working to make you the best version of
yourself. If you feel as though you may want to have a rhinoplasty added to
your septoplasty for cosmetic reasons, you should openly discuss this
possibility at your next...
