Hello doctors, I had rhinoplasty like 9 months ago and my surgeon decided to trim my alar with out discussing it before surgery (which I wouldn't have agreed on). I don't like it and I don't appreciate what my doctor did. Everything is healing well but, is there anyway to add the trimmed tissue back? like opening the alar and adding skin from the ear? I really want my nostrils to be wider like before
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Hello, thank you for sharing your question and photos. You have more healing to do before you'll see the final results from the procedures you had. If you're unhappy at that point, you'll need a revision rhinoplasty. An alarplasty, or nose reduction only addresses flared noses, narrowing and...
Scars from alar base reductions can be difficult to manage if they are not healing properly. The absolute best thing that you can do to optimize your result is to continue to followup with your surgeon who can provide in person examinations and advice. Silicone sheeting can be...
Hello, and thanks for your question. At this point, I would advise patience. You are very early in the healing process. Continue with your sun protection and scar management routine as you are doing. With time those scars should improve. Wait until about a year post op before...
