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Alarplasty and Tip Plasty? (photo)

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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Dr. Kenneth Hughes, MD
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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Dr. Kimberly Lee, MD
Dr. Kimberly Lee, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Dec 13, 2012
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Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
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