Hello. I had a closed septo-rhinoplasty in 2010 and have retracted alar rims as a result. I really do not want to go under the knife again so I'd like to know if temporary injectable fillers will correct the issue and are there possible risks? Also, what other issues are obvious? I know it doesn't seem right but I can't put my finger on it. Thanks for your time.
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Nonsurgical improvement of the nose is only a temporary solution, and there are numerous documented complications from injecting the nose with fillers. The long-term solution is a rhinoplasty and involves placing cartilage grafts to the glabella, shaving down a hump, adjusting the bridge li...
Picking did not cause the bulging. You need an evaluation by a plastic surgeon. It sounds like the muscles at the base of your nose may be distorting the nostrils when you smile.
Talmage Raine MD FACS
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I assume youve never had a nose job. It sounds like you have thin skin and strong cartilages. The actor Owen Wilson is an extreme example of that. Good rhinoplasty surgeons can help camouflage the tip of your nose by reshaping the cartilages and covering them with...
