Advice for minimal scarring alarplasty/alar/nostril reduction on thick scar prone ethnic/African American skin? (photos)

January 19, 2021
Asked By:ivyangeline in Los Angeles, CA

1. Where would you make the incision to achieve the results for minimal scarring? 2. I’m looking for a nostril reduction that will fit between the corner of my eyes is that possible? 3. Have you done it on AA patients or Asian patients, do you have front facing and side view photos with no photo shop to show your minimal scarring results for this procedure? Thank you.

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Answers (5)

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January 22, 2021

Answer: Scarless alarplasty

Stephen J. Pincus, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 22, 2021

Answer: Scarless alarplasty

Stephen J. Pincus, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 22, 2021

Answer: Alar Reduction

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 22, 2021

Answer: Alar Reduction

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 23, 2021

Answer: Advice for minimal scarring alarplasty/alar/nostril reduction on thick scar prone ethnic/African American skin? (photos)

Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
January 23, 2021

Answer: Advice for minimal scarring alarplasty/alar/nostril reduction on thick scar prone ethnic/African American skin? (photos)

Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon

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