Is there a procedure that can reduce the size of the alar without affecting the nostril? I want to make the top and sides of the alar smaller but I don’t actually want to change the size of the nostril openings. I looked into alarplasty but this seems to be changing the size of the actual nostril opening. Is there another procedure for removing some flesh from the side and top? Sorry if this is unclear - I tried to show what part I want changed with a photo! Can this procedure still be done to make natural results and will it be more risky or expensive?
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Answer from Dr. Sean Hill, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon at Lone Star Plastic Surgery in Frisco, TX:
Steroid injections, such as Kenalog (triamcinolone), can be very effective after rhinoplasty — but only in specific situations. They are typically used to reduce post-operative swelling,...
Answer from Dr. Sean Hill, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon at Lone Star Plastic Surgery in Frisco, TX:
Absolutely — one of the primary goals of rhinoplasty is to enhance overall facial harmony, not just change the nose in isolation.
The nose sits at the center of the face, so even subtle...
Based on your description, it is quite possible that you did experience a period of reduced blood flow to the skin - what is most important would be an assessment of the health of the nasal skin now. Risk factors in rhinoplasty are taken very seriously since the result of tissue loss can be...
