Is there a way to restore trimmed alar rims or alar overhang? (Photos)
July 27, 2022
Asked By:Brave760217 in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
I had overhaul rhinoplasty (augmentation and alarplasty). I let him decide and he cut too much of my alar rims and completely removed my alar overhang. Now the sides of my nose look disproportionate to the rest of my face. The edges of my nostrils look stunted. It makes my philtrum look too long and it looks weird when I smile. Is there a way to recreate the alar overhang or make the alar fuller? Maybe with fillers or auricular composite grafts? I think they looked the right size before. Thanks
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Hello, and thank you for your question. If you just had rhinoplasty in June of 2022, your nose will still have swelling. The recovery process typically takes 12-14 months to achieve full rhinoplasty results. If after a full year you are still having issues with your rhinoplasty results, you can...
If you have an open roof deformity, Then medial and lateral osteotomies are required to close the gap. This will also tend to narrow your bridge line. Revision rhinoplasty is more difficult than a primary rhinoplasty, so it's also important to have realistic expectations.
Hello. There is no reason to be afraid of revision nose surgery. When you find an experienced doctor for yourself, you can get a nose you want with a much easier postoperative recovery process than your current or first surgery. You have almost no chance of experiencing problems such as these...
