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Will massage or pulling help alar retraction? (Photo)

RoRo93May 30, 2019
I can’t afford a second rhinoplasty and my surgeon wont do a revision. I am two years post op but you’d think I need rhinoplasty let alone had one. Would massaging/pulling on the nostril help? I also clearly have scarring inside that has hardened. Is there anything to help that after 2 years?

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Dr. Vladimir Ramirez-Blanco, MD
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Answered on Sep 16, 2020
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Robert Deeb, MD

Hello and thanks for the question.  Standard acne products may be beneficial.  It will likely resolve without causing any nostril deformity.  I recommend seeing your surgeon to discuss further. 

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Julian Rowe-Jones, MBBS, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (ORL)

There is no clear answer to this unfortunately.  It is possible the headaches are unrelated to your rhinoplasty so it would be a good idea to discuss them with your general practitioner.  

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Preservation rhinoplasty consists of remodelling the existing anatomy of the nose, using very few tissue resections and often no grafts to achieve a more natural appearance of your nose without destabilising the nose.  These latest techniques keep the patient’s natural bridge but find w...

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