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Is there a procedure to reduce nostril thickness?

mrquickwDec 31, 2023
I like my front profile. But on my side and quarter profile, my left nostril is very noticeable and stands out. Is there an alarplasty technique that would stretch the nostril or add cartilage to make it less bulbous and appear more flat?

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Gianfranco Frojo, MD

I would recommend seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon (with a 6 year integrated plastic surgery residency and The Aesthetic Society accredited aesthetic fellowship) for a consultation. I would recommend a physical exam in person to further evaluate what is going on with the nose. There are...

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Jeffrey Lisiecki, MD

You have a persistent hump, supratip saddle deformity, and drooping tip on animation after a prior rhinoplasty. It is not unreasonable to desire a revision, and a revision could certainly improve on your concerns and more closely approximate your goal photographs.

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Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)

Your situation is complex having had three previous nasal operations. In order for us to make an accurate assessment, we would need to see proper before and after pictures of each of your previous procedures and have a close-up Intral examination. The answer to question like yours is never yes...

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