I came across alarplasty results using a technique different than i have ever seen before and the results are amazing! Why is this technique not more common and can any surgeon perform this type of alarplasty? Is this an old way of trimming the alar or is this something new? I believe this is done in the phillipines.. the results show flat ethnic noses completely changed such as asian/hispanic. Is this technique performed here in the United states as well? Would you recommend it be done?
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Hi, thank you for your question. I see that (from the limited images), alar resection alone would not help. Tip plasty should be performed. Although you have thick skin, you may think revision. To me, that's ideal. Regards. Best. Dr.Cem A.
You have a butch in your ala. you need an internal nostril graft with skin and probably cartilage. Not a difficult procedure technically and should provide some correction
It is almost impossible to achieve nostril symmetry. Any attempts can lead to taking too much off one side and then going back to take some more from the other side. As this goes on permanent scarring with poor healing can lead to worst asymmetry than before the surgery was done.
Also, it is...