I'm Hispanic/Italian and I have a bulbous tip and flared nostrils. I've been wanting to get my nose done but I'm terrified that it I get nostril reduction I won't be able to breathe through my nose. When I try to narrow my nostrils with my fingers to see how it might look, it's harder for me to breathe. I don't know if that will have anything to do with how well I'm able to breathe, but I have such bad anxiety over it and I'm scared I won't be able to get the surgery.
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June 9, 2014
Answer: I'm Hispanic/Italian and have a bulbous tip & flared nostrils. Will getting a nostril reduction effect my breathing?
For the last 25 years, we have used dissolvable sutures inside the nose, so the sutures do not need to be removed. We also do not place any packing inside the nose which is painful.
Each physician have different guidelines regarding post operative care. Typically, light activity can resume 5 to 7 post surgery. Bruising and most swelling generally resolve itself in the first two weeks. Residual swelling that can take 6 to 12 months to resolve but not noticable to the...
The combination of a small chin and a large nose can be a problem for the profile. It can improve someone's appearance and self confidence tremendously if both are corrected. The average cost is any where from $5000 to $20000 depending on the area you live in. RegardsDr. J
