I'm considering rhinoplasty, as my nose has a bulbous tip and is very wide (wider than the space between my eyes and even wider when I'm smiling). I have a huge fear of surgery, so I don't want to get too more surgery than I need. I'm happy with the bridge of my nose, so don't want a full rhinoplasty, and was wondering whether tip plasty/alarplasty/both would be more appropriate. Any ideas on what I should do? Cost estimates would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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March 31, 2016
Answer: Narrowing the Tip and the Nasal Base in Rhinoplasty
An alarplasty would help. However, this may not be the end solution for improving the appearance of your nose. A good surgeon takes the following into consideration when performing a rhinoplasty:
1) The facial features of the patient
2) What must be performed during surgery for the...
An alarplasty surgeon would be a very specialized rhinoplasty surgeon.
i am not sure that there is anyone anywhere that bills himself or herself as a alarplasty surgeon.
a well trained and experienced rhinoplasty surgeon can likely meet your needs. i am sure there are many in...
