What is the recovery time and complications for alar composite grafts?

December 9, 2015
Asked By:jdupsoon1 in Los Angeles, CA

I'd like alar composite graft to reduce nostril view from the front, for both nostrils. I understand I need to talk to a doctor to determine if I am a good candidate. But I'd like to learn a few things first: -How long does it take for the ear and nose to mostly heal? (i.e. not noticeable that I had surgery, don't have to worry about the graft shifting). -Can it be done under local anaesthesia? -Are like retraction or scarring or necrosis particularly common with this procedure? Thanks much.

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