How Can I Fix The Loss of Supra-alar Crease After Rhinoplasty on One Side?

June 6, 2011
Asked By:Kenya123 in Stockton, CA

I've had 1 rinoplasty and 5 revisions. On my 4th revision, the surgeon placed a cartilage graft above left nostril to fill in a small divot. The result of that is that I now no longer have a nasal crease on the top portion of my left nostril. The last two surgeries attempted to fix this, but I still don't have a crease. Is there anyway to get the crease back? I would like it to look as close as possible to my right crease. Please! I need help! Willing to fly anywhere to fix this issue.

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May 30, 2012

Answer: Not easy to fix, wouldn't make the nose look that much better

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David W. Kim, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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May 30, 2012

Answer: Not easy to fix, wouldn't make the nose look that much better

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David W. Kim, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 7, 2011

Answer: Improving alar symmetry

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 7, 2011

Answer: Improving alar symmetry

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 17, 2011

Answer: Symmetrical supra-alar creases

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October 17, 2011

Answer: Symmetrical supra-alar creases

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Answer: How Can I Fix The Loss of Supra-alar Crease After Rhinoplasty on One Side?

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