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Dear lylychangAlthough changes in the appearance of the nose are immediate after an alarplasty, swelling is also immediate. the degree of swelling will vary but you should have a good sense of your results at 4-6 weeks.
,Many surgeons mistakenly use these two procedures as being the same but they are not and that is most likely why your nose still looks wide even though you had Alar Reduction. The latter is reducing the Alar folds and does not address the width of the nasal base which could only be achieved by combination of procedures which include Alar Reduction. We invented Alar Repositioning Technique ( ART ), which will achieve the narrowing of nasal base without a scar.
Hello lylychang5,It is normal for there to be quite a bit of swelling after alar base modification surgery. If that was the only portion of the nose that was worked on, then the swelling will usually last about 2-4 weeks (more with additional rhinoplasty techniques). Therefore, I wouldn't make any conclusions about its final shape until a few weeks.Michael M. Kim, MD
Beautifularii, Thanks for your question. Without a doubt a rhinoplasty will be able to make your nose appropriately skinny to match your body. Your on your way to a more beautiful you! Please see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.
Sarojam K. Sam,If your question is in reference to blowing your nose after a Rhinoplasty procedure, then yes manipulating your nose by your hands or by excessive use of the tissue can significantly alter the shape of your nose as your nose is very fragile after Rhinoplasty. If your question is...
Since the nose is being operated more than one time it is technically considered a revision. The surgeon who does your nose should have a great deal of experience and does many rhinoplasties per year. Make sure the surgeon does natural looking noses as well as being able to revise the septum if...
ASher80,Rhinoplasty and roller coasters do not mix. If the force of the ride itself does not cause increased bruising, swelling or changes the composition then a small bump by your hand or someone else's certainly will. It is also important to avoid any activities that cause the heart rate...
Bactroban is a great hypoallergenic antibiotic ointment, but it should not be used indiscriminately for your nose. If you have crusting inside your nose you should go see your Plastic Surgeon or Otolaryngologist first to see why you have this problem and get a diagnosis. There is no reason to be...
Yes, surgery is the only option for a complete removal of the hump and narrowing of the nasal bones, but.....you can camouflage the hump with fillers like Restylane. The good news is that it takes very little filler to achieve the results (and therefore is very affordable). The bad news is that...
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