How can I fix my alar notching? (Photos)

December 29, 2017
Asked By:rms724 in Baltimore, MD

I had a closed rhinoplasty about 13 years ago. It left me with uneven nostrils. I don't mind the size difference, but the difference in shape and obvious "notching" of my right nostril is extremely bothersome. Would a small amount of filler be able to smooth out the notch, and give me a result similar to the second picture which i have edited? Or is another surgery my only option?

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Answer: This will need a surgical procedure.

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