My doctor says he won't do alar base reduction because "it causes too much extreme scarring." I am disappointed. I really want my nose less wide. It's one of the main things that bothers me. He offered to do a suture pinch from inside the upper lip area but I understand this is minimally effective and prone to failure anyway. Why bother if it won't last? Is alar base reduction a bad choice? Should I find another doctor or go with his logic?
Answer: Find a specialist #rhinoplasty surgeon Hi,Unfortunately a significant portion of surgeons offering rhinoplasty may be great at facelifts or breast augmentation but do not do enough noses to understand the nuances or they may do plenty but not with finesse or understanding of current literature and trends. I think you have not found the right surgeon. Yes, alar reduction does create a scar but it can be a barely noticeable scar if executed properly. The reduction in alar width should offset the creation of a new scar and the procedure is a good one IF true reduction of the nostril width is beneficial. If the nostrils are barely wide then it does not make sense to make an incision and a scar.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Find a specialist #rhinoplasty surgeon Hi,Unfortunately a significant portion of surgeons offering rhinoplasty may be great at facelifts or breast augmentation but do not do enough noses to understand the nuances or they may do plenty but not with finesse or understanding of current literature and trends. I think you have not found the right surgeon. Yes, alar reduction does create a scar but it can be a barely noticeable scar if executed properly. The reduction in alar width should offset the creation of a new scar and the procedure is a good one IF true reduction of the nostril width is beneficial. If the nostrils are barely wide then it does not make sense to make an incision and a scar.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Is alarplasty a dying trend? Alarplasty is alive and well and is a powerful tool in appropriate candidates.Select a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds
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June 23, 2014
Answer: Alar plasty is very common An alar plasty is a very common procedure performed in rhinoplasty today. It is only performed when patients have wide nostrils. The incisions for an alar plasty in our practice are either located completely inside the nostrils, or just barely come out of the nostril rim at the sill.. When performed meticulously this incision is minimally undetectable.
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Answer: Alar plasty is very common An alar plasty is a very common procedure performed in rhinoplasty today. It is only performed when patients have wide nostrils. The incisions for an alar plasty in our practice are either located completely inside the nostrils, or just barely come out of the nostril rim at the sill.. When performed meticulously this incision is minimally undetectable.
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March 25, 2014
Answer: Alar base reduction I would not agree that it causes "extreme scarring". If designed and executed properly, the scars are typically very hard to see. They can be dermabraded if needed as well. It is still a common maneuver performed with rhinoplasty.
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Answer: Alar base reduction I would not agree that it causes "extreme scarring". If designed and executed properly, the scars are typically very hard to see. They can be dermabraded if needed as well. It is still a common maneuver performed with rhinoplasty.
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March 25, 2014
Answer: Alarplasty is alive and thriving Alarplasty is a challenging procedure but it is very rewarding as well. Many surgeons can be reluctant to do it for their own reasons but if done properly it works very well and the scarring can be barely visible. RegardsDr. JDisclaimer:
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Answer: Alarplasty is alive and thriving Alarplasty is a challenging procedure but it is very rewarding as well. Many surgeons can be reluctant to do it for their own reasons but if done properly it works very well and the scarring can be barely visible. RegardsDr. JDisclaimer:
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