Would a filler work for retracted alar rim? (Photo)

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I wanted explore fillers before getting a rhinoplasty. Can fillers help a bit with hanging columella? Would it slightly help the retracted alar? What bothers me the most is how much my nostrils show & how flared they look. I feel like by only fixing the hanging columella my nostrils are too long and it would not fix the flared nostrils. I have looked for rhinoplasty cases for noses like mine but they are hard to find. If you have suggestions please share.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, I suspect that you have excessive nostril show and a hanging columella from a long nasal septum, and a prominent anterior nasal spine. I believe you would have a more aesthetically pleasing nasal appearance after rhinoplasty surgery to shorten your nose, lift your columella, and decrease your nostril show from the bottom up. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to go over your desired results. Facial fillers (voluma, restylane, juvederm) can be used to improve the symmetry of the nose. Surgery would be needed to improve nostrils or overall shape. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Val Lambros, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

I've tried this more than a few times and in my opinion you can't lower the alar rim with fillers....

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