Is it possible to make the nostrils smaller with it still looking natural? It's easier to take something away than to add something and it seems like you would need to ADD skin/cartilage and is it possible?
Answer: Hanging columella Based on your photos, it appears that you have a "hanging columella". This is usually excessive septal cartilage that pushes the columella, or the cartilage/skin between the nostrils, down. You also may have slight nostril arching, exacerbating the issue on profile. These issues can be improved with rhinoplasty. You might consider having someone perform digital "morphing" to show you what might be possible with surgery.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Hanging columella Based on your photos, it appears that you have a "hanging columella". This is usually excessive septal cartilage that pushes the columella, or the cartilage/skin between the nostrils, down. You also may have slight nostril arching, exacerbating the issue on profile. These issues can be improved with rhinoplasty. You might consider having someone perform digital "morphing" to show you what might be possible with surgery.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Rhinoplasty for smaller nostrils I have seen plenty of noses like yours :)! What you are calling too much nostril is called a hanging columella or excessive columellar show. You also have alar notching because of weakness of the cartilages that make up the tip of the nose. There are several maneuvers that can help this problem. Trimming of the caudal septum, removing some of the lining inside the nose, and grafting of cartilage to the weaker portion of the tip, and sometimes even composite grafting. What would help most is a thorough exam and consultation to discuss your options.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Rhinoplasty for smaller nostrils I have seen plenty of noses like yours :)! What you are calling too much nostril is called a hanging columella or excessive columellar show. You also have alar notching because of weakness of the cartilages that make up the tip of the nose. There are several maneuvers that can help this problem. Trimming of the caudal septum, removing some of the lining inside the nose, and grafting of cartilage to the weaker portion of the tip, and sometimes even composite grafting. What would help most is a thorough exam and consultation to discuss your options.
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November 19, 2016
Answer: Alar retraction you do, in fact have nostril show.... this can be caused by a 'hanging columella,' retracted nostrils or a combination of the two.... you columellar/philthral column angle (between your nose and upper lip) is close to ideal for a woman... although your columella could be moved up a bit by a variety of surgical techniques, it will also imperative to lower your alar rims as wellYour tip is a bit boxy in that your tip cartilages have what's called a wide angle of divergence and the footplates flare a bit... refining your tip appears fairly straightforward and would round off your nostrils and make them slightly less elongated without any type of nostril incisionMake sure to visit a few surgeons and get a thorough evaluation and surgical plan....the best chance to get it right is the first time...Good luck....
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Answer: Alar retraction you do, in fact have nostril show.... this can be caused by a 'hanging columella,' retracted nostrils or a combination of the two.... you columellar/philthral column angle (between your nose and upper lip) is close to ideal for a woman... although your columella could be moved up a bit by a variety of surgical techniques, it will also imperative to lower your alar rims as wellYour tip is a bit boxy in that your tip cartilages have what's called a wide angle of divergence and the footplates flare a bit... refining your tip appears fairly straightforward and would round off your nostrils and make them slightly less elongated without any type of nostril incisionMake sure to visit a few surgeons and get a thorough evaluation and surgical plan....the best chance to get it right is the first time...Good luck....
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November 19, 2016
Answer: Repair of a hanging columella may be considered during rhinoplasty surgery. Your columella appears to hang on profile view, and this excessive nostril show may be addressed during rhinoplasty surgery, depending on your examination. Hope this helps you. Dr Joseph
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Answer: Repair of a hanging columella may be considered during rhinoplasty surgery. Your columella appears to hang on profile view, and this excessive nostril show may be addressed during rhinoplasty surgery, depending on your examination. Hope this helps you. Dr Joseph
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November 19, 2016
Answer: Alar batten grafts Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from alar batten grafts to help reduce your alar flare. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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Answer: Alar batten grafts Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from alar batten grafts to help reduce your alar flare. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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