So, i like the shape of my nose, I just want to reduce the width of my nose, and get it to stop flaring when I smile. Would an alarplasty address this?
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Revising an alar incision: I would wait the full year to let scar tissue subside. At that point a revision under local is a small procedure that can be done
Yes, alarplasty will help once you have healed from the jaw surgery. Even if you had a cinch suture, it is safe to do alarplasty.
Alarplasty:
Alarplasty is a very fine and quick procedure that can narrow the nostrils and reduce the flare to soften the appearance. It has other names as well like...
Would an alar plasty be suitable? To make an adequate assessment about the suitability of an alar plasty for you a view of the nostrils from underneath looking up is really necessary. In general if the nostrils are wide and flaring even at rest an alar plasty is often done. If the nostrils...
