Tip plastic and alar trim surgery only. Not happy with the result. Will the 'pinch look' ever subside as my nose heals?

February 14, 2017
Asked By:Cap lady in Atlanta, LA

I had my nose done Just this Feb 3 2017 and I am 12 days post op now.I am Asian and I told my doctor that I just want a very minimal work. My nose My surgeon is from the philippines referred by a family friend of mine. When he saw me he said my nostril is really wide and he said he suggest alar trim and tiplasty.My tip is still very swollen up to now. My question is will that crease on top of my nostril eventually subsides as I heal? need a rhinoplasty expert's opinion please!

Answers (3)

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March 3, 2017

Answer: Too early to judge

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 3, 2017

Answer: Too early to judge

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 1, 2017

Answer: Tip plastic and alar trim surgery only. Not happy with the result. Will the 'pinch look' ever subside as my nose heals? (Photo)

John Nguyen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 1, 2017

Answer: Tip plastic and alar trim surgery only. Not happy with the result. Will the 'pinch look' ever subside as my nose heals? (Photo)

John Nguyen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 19, 2017

Answer: As per my own experience

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March 19, 2017

Answer: As per my own experience

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