Nostril Reduction Technique Throught the Mouth?

August 19, 2009
Asked By:mahalia in Montreal, QC

I consulted a doctor a week ago for an ethnic Rhinoplasty (I am African american). He told me he reduces nostril going through the mouth (in front of my front teeth, through my gums..I believe he uses a string technique). I would like to have information on this procedure. I never heard of it. Is it good for African American noses? Thank you.

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August 20, 2009

Answer: Can reduce the width of the nostrils through the inside of the mouth

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John Diaz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 20, 2009

Answer: Can reduce the width of the nostrils through the inside of the mouth

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John Diaz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 18, 2012

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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Joe Gryskiewicz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 18, 2012

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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Joe Gryskiewicz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 21, 2009

Answer: It depends on how wide the nose is.

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Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 21, 2009

Answer: It depends on how wide the nose is.

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Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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September 1, 2010

Answer: Ethnic Rhinoplasty

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John M. Hilinski, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 1, 2010

Answer: Ethnic Rhinoplasty

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John M. Hilinski, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 8, 2016

Answer: Nostril reduction through mouth is not recommended

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Answer: Nostril reduction through mouth is not recommended

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