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Revision Rhinoplasty needed - is there a possibility to enlarge the alars to reach a similar appearance like before? (Photos)

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abdel335Dec 23, 2025

I had a Rhinoplasty with alarplasty some years ago with a terrible result. -Problems with breathing -unsymmetrical alars -pinched tip -extreme scarring and gaps I wanted to know if there is a possibility to enlarge the alars to reach a similar appearence like before.

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