Bigger Nostril Opening Size - Is It Possible?

December 19, 2010
Asked By:Amin . in iran

I had rhinolasty 2 month ago. also there was alar base reduction ,doctor told me he extract 2 mm tissue from everyside.my nostril opening size is smaller now and make my breathing somehow uneasy.he told me that he cant make it biiger by extractiong some tissue from the part turned inside. is it possible?

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December 30, 2010

Answer: Too-small nostrils after rhinoplasty and alar base reduction.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 30, 2010

Answer: Too-small nostrils after rhinoplasty and alar base reduction.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 8, 2011

Answer: 2 months post-op

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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June 8, 2011

Answer: 2 months post-op

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 22, 2010

Answer: Alarplasty

December 22, 2010

Answer: Alarplasty

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