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Nose has taken a circular unnatural shape after alar base reduction. I want triangular shape back. What are my options? (Photo)

February 20, 2015
Asked By:rosenoseprose in Miami, FL

A couple months post op and regret alar base reduction. Though my surgeon was great, I think my thick skin is to blame for unsatisfactory results. 4mm from each side, also tip + bridge augment w/ septal cartilage as well. Though flare is gone from base, it looks too pinched inwards now and unnatural because I have thick alar wings. Went from triangle nose to circle nose. If I get revision next year, how can I get triangular shape back in my nose? Nasal wing reduction or more bridge augment?

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February 23, 2015

Answer: Nose has taken a circular unnatural shape after alar base reduction. I want triangular shape back. What are my option

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Answer: Nose has taken a circular unnatural shape after alar base reduction. I want triangular shape back. What are my option

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April 3, 2016

Answer: 2 months after rhinoplasty

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April 3, 2016

Answer: 2 months after rhinoplasty

Anh Lee, MD, FACS
February 23, 2015

Answer: Patience

Ramzi R. Shehadi, MD (retired)
February 23, 2015

Answer: Patience

Ramzi R. Shehadi, MD (retired)

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