Hi I am of Jewish background and I am very happy with the bridge and bump on my nose I am however not very happy with the nostrils or base, I think it’s a bit wide, I am wondering if I am a candidate for Alarplasty. I am not interested in rhinoplasty or any extra or additional procedures as I am content with the overall shape. Can someone give me advice? What is the approximate cost??
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Good Afternoon! Alar grafts are typically thin pieces of cartilage which can help push the margin of the nostril downward and create better flow. Sometimes, they are small pieces which don't provide much support. Other times, they can be larger and sutured into place in the form of articulated...
Performing these two procedures together is an excellent way to accomplish two goals at one surgery!
By bringing in less lip upward into the liplift excision, you can accomplish both goals!
You may be looking at a scar from an open rhinoplasty which makes an incision between the nostrils. However you can also use that incision to shorten the columella but cutting out a small segment of skin
