which procedure would help correct the appearance of drooping and flaring nostrils when I smile? (photos)

Thank you for your question and photos. You appear to be a candidate for nose surgery to reduce nostril flare and a drooping tip. An alarplasty can make your nostrils more narrow, while a tip plasty can define your nasal tip. Lifting a drooping tip often involves cartilage grafting to achieve the best result.

It’s important to note that rhinoplasty in any form is one of the most complex of all plastic surgery procedures, requiring experience, skill, and even artistry to achieve an optimal outcome. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon, with expertise in rhinoplasty techniques. They will be able to evaluate the changes you’d like to make and determine the best course of action.

Drooping nasal tip in flaring nostrils: A drooping nasal tip is one of the most common issues addressed during a standard rhinoplasty. The rhinoplasty may involve other issues but if there are no other issues it could address just that. Wide-based nostrils are addressed with an alar plasty also known as a nostril tuck.

If you have severe dissatisfaction with the appearance of your nose, please consider Consulting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists who offer computer Imaging so you can see what to expect moving forward. Based on your photographs, I do not believe that there would be a non-surgical approach for your nasal tip concerns. I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Dr Joseph