I am an Eastern Asian and I have a huge bulbose nose from Father's side that I hate. I do not want my nose to be taller (I do not want prosthetics inside) but just what the alar part to be more narrow and pointy at the tip. Could this be accomplished by doing only an alarplasty instead of rhinoplasty? And how much do they cost?
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Hello,It is very possible to specifically target your nostrils in an alarplasty reduction procedure. Nostril narrowing can be accomplished with multiple techniques depending on the need. All the best, Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210
Hello,Swelling after any rhinoplasty is extremely normal. It usually takes 1-3 years for the swelling to fully go down after a rhinoplasty. The tip takes the longest time to heal and mold to the new framework because it is the thickest skin of the nose. The skin over the profile is thinner than ...
Hello,A closed rhinoplasty will be able to address the tip plasty the best. I don't believe you need an alarplasty. I would rotate the nose upwards and prevent the excess pulldown when smiling. We utilize multiple maneuvers to carefully rotate the tip of the nose to lift it to an elegant heig...
