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In some instances an alar cinching suture may help to restore or maintain the curve of the ala. However, it is most likely this curve that contributed to the width of the nostrils.
Sometimes the curve is lost because the surgeon had to make the incision more laterally than we like. Dermabrasion probably won't help and you should wait at least 1 year. Fortunately, you don't walk around with this view showing.
Depending upon what was desired to be corrected may determine the results of alar base surgery. The goal is to correct for flare and or base width issues. Hard to tell unless I saw other views and the preop photos.
You don't mention when the surgery was done. Wait at least 6-12 months to critique your nostril contour. Dermabrasion will do little to improve the scars. Ultimately, scar revision may be necessary.
I do an alar wedge or nostril reduction in a minority of the nose surgeries that I perform. It does really significantly narrow the nose and make it look smaller. If you draw a line fromm the corner of your mouth to the inside corner of your eye and your nostril is "outside" that line, then a nostril reduction will help. Scars are usually hidden within the crease but need time(even up to a year) for them to fade. They can be improved with a laser,dermabrasion.
Unfortunately, it is easier to thin the skin than thicken it but different filler materials could be used as well as possibly fat injections. Other material could be implanted surgically like fascia, alloderm, cartilage. I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon for a further evaluation.
You probably have a deviated septum that was not completely repaired. However, if they made your access incision for the septum on that side, it will be a little thick for the next few months. Incisions for closed rhinoplasty are also very similar to those made for septal surgery, so it is...
This is an excellent question. There is no magic number as you can see from the various posts. The take home message is simple: rhinoplasty is ok once your growth spurt has finished. Boys can use their brothers and father as a general guideline as to the timing of surgery. Girls can compare...