Hi, I had my septo-rhinoplasty done 8 months back. I am unhappy with the alar base width reduction. Should I get V-Y advancement flap done to expand my nostrils or should I go for adding cartilage grafts to my ala? Alar base width reduction is excessive to me.
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Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a revision to correct the alar retraction and collapse. This can be treated by placing extended alar contour grafts and other maneuvers. The vast majority of revisions should always be done open to get the...
Revision rhinoplasty is more difficult than a primary rhinoplasty, so a full set of facial photographs from all angles are going to be required to make a decision about how best to proceed. A copy of the operative report would also also be helpful to understand what was accomplished in the first...
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from nasal tip deprojection during your revision to help lessen the elongated appearance of your nostrils and provide better symmetry of your nostrils. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding...
