Alar rims lost the natural curve. Is it possible to reopen the nostrils after alarplasty?

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Is it possible to reopen the nostrills after alarplasty?or is possible to bring back the round curve that all the rims(flaps) normally have?thank you

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Trying to recreate the narwal curve by the alar is very difficult. The distortion may happen with alarplasty.

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

Alarplasty or alar base reduction is a surgery is perfomed to change the nostrils shape and/or position. The procedure involves making an incision at the base of the nostril. In general, this is irreversible as the skin and soft tissue are removed. In your case, it may be possible to take cartilage grafts to change the contour/curvature of the nostrils, but without photos - it is really difficult to say.  Best of luck!

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