Too much alar cartilage removed? Can it be fixed? (Photos)

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Can someone please tell me what is going on with my nostril? Did the doctor remove to much Alar Cartilage? I paid a lot of money for my Rhinoplasty and am so upset this has happened. Can this be fixed?

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS · Answer

This needs an in-person evaluation after you are done healing. In the in-person consultation, you and the doctor will discuss if a revision is needed. There are often an assortment of reasons that patients are unhappy with their initial nose job. Revision rhinoplasty is an option to address these issues of concern.

When performing revision rhinoplasty or a secondary nose job, it may be necessary to employ an open rhinoplasty surgical technique which entails placing an incision across the columella (skin between the nostrils). This surgical technique allows for a facial plastic surgeon to have improved clarity. Subsequently, for my patients this allows me to better see and approach the problem.

The best piece of advice I can give you is to seek out a revision rhinoplasty specialist that is board certified in facial plastic surgery. A rhinoplasty done in the hands of an inexperienced surgery takes longer and you may be able to speak better to this than most others, often leaves you with an undesirable result. Do your research and go on a few consultations. The more unified your vision is with your surgeon, the better your end result will be. I wish you the best on your journey toward fixing your nose.

Sincerely,
Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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