Options to fix pinched nostrils? Recovery time? Cost? (photos)

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I have pinched nostrils from my first rhinoplasty (done over 5 years ago). I like my nose except for the pinched nostrils, they can be pretty obvious in photos. I am looking for an affordable option for my budget to fix this problem. Can this be fixed with a filler? If surgery is required, then what is the recovery time and cost for such a procedure? Will this surgery end up making my nose wider?

Juan Carlos Fuentes, MD · Answer

On the pinched area the filler is not a good idea, as it does not give you support, only fills the dent, but what you need is some support on the ala, the filler will just make the tip wider without too much definition. It is better to get a secondary rhinoplasty to place some cartilage grafts in that area. The tip may get a little wider, but just where you need the support so it looks more defined. The cost it depends on where you get the surgery done. Consult in person with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Facial Plastic Surgeon.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear kipsterkid, You will need to have revision rhinoplasty surgery to correct your current pinched tip results. Injection of fillers would not be good in this area permanently and would be costly to keep up as well as ineffective of your needs. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

In addition to the cosmetic problem you must have some breathing obstruction. I don't like fillers, especially the amount you would need, in the nasal tip; they will not improve nasal function.  Permanent correction can be achieved with cartilage grafts which will cost $4,ooo-6,000.

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