Help with excessive nostril show - is there a non-surgical option? (Photo)

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I’ve never had any cosmetic surgery. My nose is reasonably large but I don’t have an issue with the size, only with the excessive nostril show from the front view of my nose. I was wondering if filler could lower the alar rim/sill? I would prefer a non-surgical option to a full rhinoplasty.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, the best way to accomplish decrease nostril exposure is with a well designed surgical rhinoplasty. . Maneuvers for your surgery would include reorientation of the lower lateral cartilage, placement of extended alar contour grafts , among other maneuvers. Make sure you are going to a surgeon with hundreds of long-term before and after pictures on their website with standardized lighting and standardized backgrounds. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Help with excessive nostril show - is there a non-surgical option? (Photo)

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