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Nostril retainers are used to aid in preventing nostril distortion after a rhinoplasty or rhinoseptoplasty surgery. It's not usually required after every surgery. We recommend it that some patients use it 24/7 for a couple of months and nights only for up to 6-8 months to help shape their uneven nostrils. It will not make your nose look bigger after you remove the retainer.
Hi there! If I'm understanding correctly, your nostril retainer is being used to keep a small nostril open. When used, these prevent contracture and nasal obstruction over time. I have not noticed dramatic changes in the shape of the nose - only the nostril - with their usage. If there is scar tissue present causing the contraction and stability isn't obtained, then if the retainer is not used, the shape may return toward what it was before. Hope this helps.
Thank you for your question and photos. While closed rhinoplasty is ideal for patients who require less extensive changes, that determination would be best made during a thorough, in-person examination. A rhinoplasty procedure would be ideal to refine the tip and narrow the nostrils to provide...
Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can see from your photo.It is possible to realize your wishes with a single surgery.For get rid of this image I recommend you Rhinoplasty surgery.It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best regards!
Hi there! If you're talking about applying silicone gel on the surface of your nose, I'm not sure it'll do much. It's best used for treatment of scars and I certainly wouldn't advise it to be placed under the skin anywhere in your face. It helps to provide a moisture barrier which promotes...
Hi and welcome to our forum! Without photos, I cannot specifically evaluate your nose. However, I do not recommend a total rhinoplasty with grafting under local anesthesia, due to potential intraoperative airway problems and limits of patient tolerance during the procedure. Natural tissues fare...
Thank-you for your question. There are several aspects of your nose that can be improved with a rhinoplasty procedure including the dorsum, the tip and the nostrils. Whether you are a good candidate or not depends on what kind of improvement you are looking for. I would highly recommend finding...
Can a tip remain soft and flexible after rhinoplasty? The answer to this question depends on what type of procedure is performed on the tip. If the tip merely requires a modest reduction in width with trimming of the tip cartilages , then the tip will still be soft after surgery. In some cases...
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