Alarplasty - how long the scar will be visible?

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. In order to better evaluate your dorsum, a true lateral profile view would be...

An alar base reduction can be performed as a procedure alone, or in combination with a Rhinoplasty. This should be discussed with your surgeon as there are many factors that will come into consideration and we would need to look at your nose from all angles. If you do not have a clear idea of...

Dear santalos5,it is hard to tell without a thorough examination. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. After an examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS  Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery   Member, Am. Soc...

Hello,t takes 1-3 years for the swelling to fully go down after a rhinoplasty. The tip takes the longest time to heal and mold to the new framework because it is the thickest skin of the nose. The skin over the profile is thinner than the skin over the tip. Just be patient, and contact your ...

Many times, alar base incisions may initially have a small separation, or dehiscence.  These usually heal well over the course of a few weeks.  In the event that they do not, they are simply corrected under local anesthesia in the office.  Avoid smoking, maintain adequate protein intake, and ap...