I'm wondering if an alarplasty would solve the issues I have with my nose. Flaring and width is one, and also from the side the nostrils are too long (nose too far back on the cheek) Would an alar base reduction help me? Could the a symmetry also be addressed?
Answer: Will an alarplasty solve my long nostrils? Hello. Great question. Thank you for your pictures. An alarplasty will only correct the width of your nostrils. Please visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan to achieve your desired results.
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Answer: Will an alarplasty solve my long nostrils? Hello. Great question. Thank you for your pictures. An alarplasty will only correct the width of your nostrils. Please visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan to achieve your desired results.
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Flaring nostrils I like doing alar reduction in cases that are good candidates. I think yours would turn out fine and most patients are quite happy with the results. Bear in mind not all surgeons are that much into this particular procedure. Either that or the piece they cut out is so small that it doesn’t make much difference.
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Flaring nostrils I like doing alar reduction in cases that are good candidates. I think yours would turn out fine and most patients are quite happy with the results. Bear in mind not all surgeons are that much into this particular procedure. Either that or the piece they cut out is so small that it doesn’t make much difference.
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a nasal tip deprojection in order to shorten the overall length of your nostrils. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. You should be able to view numerous pictures of actual patients with noses similar to yours performed by your surgeon. If you cannot find enough real before and after pictures, then consider continuing your search for a surgeon.
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a nasal tip deprojection in order to shorten the overall length of your nostrils. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. You should be able to view numerous pictures of actual patients with noses similar to yours performed by your surgeon. If you cannot find enough real before and after pictures, then consider continuing your search for a surgeon.
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Alarplasty goals and patient selection Thank you for the question and the photos. Alarplasty (a.k.a. alar base modification or alar base reduction) is used to reduce the width of the nostril opening or the thickness of the nostril rim, or both. It does not specifically reduce the length of the nostril opening. This dimension of the nostril can be affected by other maneuvers in the tip, such as changes in the shape or size of the tip cartilages, addition of grafted cartilage, etc. Overall, however, the length of the nostril is difficult to change significantly. Best of luck moving forward!
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Alarplasty goals and patient selection Thank you for the question and the photos. Alarplasty (a.k.a. alar base modification or alar base reduction) is used to reduce the width of the nostril opening or the thickness of the nostril rim, or both. It does not specifically reduce the length of the nostril opening. This dimension of the nostril can be affected by other maneuvers in the tip, such as changes in the shape or size of the tip cartilages, addition of grafted cartilage, etc. Overall, however, the length of the nostril is difficult to change significantly. Best of luck moving forward!
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Closed and Atraumatic Technique in Rhinoplasty Hello,Thank you for your question. A physical examination by an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon could provide best options for you. You may benefit from alarplasty to reduce the size of your nostrils if the internal interventions wouldn't be enough. The breathing issues can be fixed as well. However, the total nostril symmetry is hard to achieve. You can utilise my own techniques for detailed information. The Dorsal Roof Technique protects the dorsal anatomy but fixes the deformity and moreover, supports your dorsum by using the excessive tissue instead of excision. The ST FLAP TECHNIQUE protects the anatomy, supports the weak parts and reshapes the tip.
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Closed and Atraumatic Technique in Rhinoplasty Hello,Thank you for your question. A physical examination by an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon could provide best options for you. You may benefit from alarplasty to reduce the size of your nostrils if the internal interventions wouldn't be enough. The breathing issues can be fixed as well. However, the total nostril symmetry is hard to achieve. You can utilise my own techniques for detailed information. The Dorsal Roof Technique protects the dorsal anatomy but fixes the deformity and moreover, supports your dorsum by using the excessive tissue instead of excision. The ST FLAP TECHNIQUE protects the anatomy, supports the weak parts and reshapes the tip.
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