I wanted to know if it's possible to reduce the prominence of nasal wings/ala? (Please see pic for the specific nose part) I'm not talking about reducing their width with an alar base reduction but rather diminishing their "vertical height" when you consider them from a profile view. Basically, my ala are sort of big/fleshy/vertically tall and I was curious if their height or prominence could be altered so they're as noticeable when you look at me from the side. Thank you.
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It is very acceptable to be seeing swelling over a cartilage graft for several weeks to months after rhinoplasty. The soft tissue around the cartilage is swollen and may feel firm. It can take up to a year to see the final results, although the swelling anfd firmness should slowly...
I read your concern, and reviewed your photo. If you would like to have the height of your nasal bridge raised, you should consider an Injectable Filler procedure which would have no downtime, and would be a fraction of the cost of surgery. I prefer to use Silikon-1000, an off-label filler, for...
I have performed Open and Closed Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and although the nose can be swollen for 6 months or longer, there should not be a dramatic difference between the size and position of the nostrils, IMHO. Nostril size and orientation is determined by the size and shape...
