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Alar flaring can be passive or active. Active flaring is the commonly reproduced by simulating widening of the nostrils as if encountering a noxious smell. Passive flaring is the same appearance at rest.
The Alae are the outer walls of the nostrils. The origin is Greek for Wings. In Western noses, the alae slope to the sides. In a position of anger, outside muscles pull up on the alae creating this curved FLARED appearance (similar to a bird either landing or taking off). However, this position is found at rest in African or South American noses where the alae run a short parallel course to the floor of the nostril before turning down to join the floor of the nostril. This alar flaring can be corrected surgically. Dr. Peter Aldea
The ala is the fleshy, curved part of the lower nose which joins the cheek. Alar flaring is describing an ala that has an excess amount of curvature and bows out significantly before it joins the cheek. This has the effect of making the bottom part of the nose look wider. Alar flaring is often seen in rhinoplasty cases where the tip of nose that sticks out from the face too much (overprojected) is brought closer to the face. Try pushing the tip of your nose into your face and you'll notice the ala bow out. If there is excessive alar flaring, the ala can be treated leading to a narrower base of the nose. Hope this answers your question. Dr. Y
Hi Bongars, Your rhinoplasty surgeon knows best how the technique in his hands will affect your lips. In general, removing the nasal-septal spine should not change the shape of your lips. It may release some of the tension of your upper lip and give you a slightly longer upper...
All three can be done with filler but only the glabellar and radix can be grafted. The advantages of fillers are that they are reversible. You can try it to see if you like the new look. If you do and want a more permanent solution than a surgical procedure with grafts would be your answer...
Dear strategeryThanks for the question. It’s very rare to see removed hump comeback but for some cases still it’s possible to see %10-12 remove hump growing back but 3 weeks is too early to make a comment about results. My advice is to consult your doctor. I wish you all the best.
Fixing a crooked nose can be very challenging and can occasionally be accomplished with strategic incisions and sutures whereas more complex problems may require cartilage grafts to establish, hold or secure the desired structure.
The columellar strut is one of the most overused and unnecessary things in rhinoplasty. It truly serves no purpose and many surgeons put one in fir no real good reason. Beyond that many columellar struts feel hard and are uncomfortable to the patient and are best off being removed
If you're experiencing significant nasal allergic symptoms, along with worse nasal swelling, you may want to discuss this with your Rhinoplasty Surgeon, or a reputable ENT specialist. You may get prompt relief by an intra-turbinate injection of triamcinolone (Kenalog). This may help with...
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