Hi I read from a Dr. answer on real self that his indian patients often "want their alar bases positioned lowered to match the columellar show, not just narrowed" - how is it doable to reposition alar base lower? what techniques would it be? I thought nostril flare & wide alars could be adjusted but I didn't know the alar base itself could be brought lower? I am indian and have higher positioned alar base/nostrils (can provide pics)
October 25, 2016
Answer: Alar base position Hello and thank you for your question. Alar base position can be adjusted in the right patient for the appropriate indication. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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October 25, 2016
Answer: Alar base position Hello and thank you for your question. Alar base position can be adjusted in the right patient for the appropriate indication. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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October 25, 2016
Answer: It all depends - but scarless is the way to go! It all depends. With Closed Scarless Rhinoplasty, your nostrils can be adjusted to some degree. The key is to maintain the natural look of the nose while enhancing it subtly. Often too much is done to noses when in fact, refinement comes from less than more sometimes. Do consult a board certified nose surgeon who specializes 100% in Rhinoplasty and offers Scarless Closed Rhinoplasty. All the best!
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October 25, 2016
Answer: It all depends - but scarless is the way to go! It all depends. With Closed Scarless Rhinoplasty, your nostrils can be adjusted to some degree. The key is to maintain the natural look of the nose while enhancing it subtly. Often too much is done to noses when in fact, refinement comes from less than more sometimes. Do consult a board certified nose surgeon who specializes 100% in Rhinoplasty and offers Scarless Closed Rhinoplasty. All the best!
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