I just had a consultation with a doctor who suggested a 5mm reduction on both sides of my nostrils to reduce flair. I really want a dramatic change because my nostrils are so large for a female, but I also don't want to hurt my breathing. I don't want to get a scar and pay for minimal change either. Is 5mm enough or should I go to a doctor who will do more?
June 23, 2022
Answer: Is 5 mm to conservative an alar plasty? In 5 mm to conservative an alar plasty?Rhinoplasty is called the surgery of a millimeter, because even 1 mm too much or too little makes quite a visible difference. That is what makes rhinoplasty such a challenge. When it comes to an alar plasty 5 mm is not conservative, it is actually quite a lot to take from a patient with a Caucasian nose whose nostrils look like yours. Bear in mind that the relationship between the nostril base and the tip should be that of a triangle. If the nostril base is brought in too much it will appear along with the tip to be more like a rectangle which is very unappealing. Also Bear in mind that the more narrow the nostrils are made the more difficult it will be to breathe through them. So without putting a specific number on your particular nostrils I would say that 5 mm for a Caucasian nostril tuck is actually quite a lot.
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June 23, 2022
Answer: Is 5 mm to conservative an alar plasty? In 5 mm to conservative an alar plasty?Rhinoplasty is called the surgery of a millimeter, because even 1 mm too much or too little makes quite a visible difference. That is what makes rhinoplasty such a challenge. When it comes to an alar plasty 5 mm is not conservative, it is actually quite a lot to take from a patient with a Caucasian nose whose nostrils look like yours. Bear in mind that the relationship between the nostril base and the tip should be that of a triangle. If the nostril base is brought in too much it will appear along with the tip to be more like a rectangle which is very unappealing. Also Bear in mind that the more narrow the nostrils are made the more difficult it will be to breathe through them. So without putting a specific number on your particular nostrils I would say that 5 mm for a Caucasian nostril tuck is actually quite a lot.
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