I'd prefer to get a complete rhinoplasty to improve my nose overall, but can't afford the procedure with the surgeon I'd choose. I think narrowing my nostrils might provide a satisfying, yet much more affordable result in the meantime, but I'm worried about the effect a stand-alone alarplasty could have on the rest of my nose. Are there any indicators of what flow-on effects I could expect from this procedure by itself? What else could I do to improve my face, aesthetically, otherwise? Thanks
May 14, 2017
Answer: Rhinoplasty Goals Based on your photos, it would be a mistake to simply perform alar base modification. There is an important relationship between the proportion of the width of the nostrils relative to the width of the tip, and if the nostril width is reduced without addressing the width of the tip - it will appear even more bulbous in comparison. Looking at computer-morphed images with your surgeon during consultation will give you a good idea of what is possible, and also give you a great chance to convey to your surgeon what you envision.
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May 14, 2017
Answer: Rhinoplasty Goals Based on your photos, it would be a mistake to simply perform alar base modification. There is an important relationship between the proportion of the width of the nostrils relative to the width of the tip, and if the nostril width is reduced without addressing the width of the tip - it will appear even more bulbous in comparison. Looking at computer-morphed images with your surgeon during consultation will give you a good idea of what is possible, and also give you a great chance to convey to your surgeon what you envision.
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July 28, 2016
Answer: Alarplasty or Full Rhinoplasty Hi XLumiere,Based from the photos, you have asymmetric nostril with alarbase thickness, and relatively big tip. Doing alarplasty alone may result to making your tip relatively bigger as compared to your narrowed down alar base, but if it really concerns you, it is still worth doing.
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July 28, 2016
Answer: Alarplasty or Full Rhinoplasty Hi XLumiere,Based from the photos, you have asymmetric nostril with alarbase thickness, and relatively big tip. Doing alarplasty alone may result to making your tip relatively bigger as compared to your narrowed down alar base, but if it really concerns you, it is still worth doing.
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