Am I a good candidate for alarplasty? (Photo)

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Long story short wanted a hump reduction, had even nostrils this surgery resulted in uneven nostrils that I didn’t have prior, 3 surgeries with a doctor who botched my nose i then traveled out of state for a revision and everything came out great however I still have uneven nostrils, am I a candidate for alarplasty would this be any help to my nostrils I’d look to have them to be even as they were before any cosmetic surgery? Any tips would be appreciated

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

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 very important to remember that nobody will look at your nostrils from below. From the front view the nostrils don't look as asymmetric as from below. Unless the asymmetry is really obvious and disfiguring, it should be left alone.

Regards
Dr. J

Cem Altindag, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for the question. You will need a revision, it you would like to get nostrils more even, unfortunately. Nostrils are related with tip construction on your nose. Regards. Dr.Cem Altindag

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