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Can I get an alar reduction without a full reconstruction?

Kind3631Dec 18, 2020
I wanted to do an alar base reduction but all the surgeons I’ve seen wants to do a whole reconstruction which I do not want. Is it possible to just reduce the base of the alar?

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Jason Emer, MD

Hello and thank you for your question. You have a very difficult problem to fix. It sounds like your biggest concern is your increased nostril show and notched nostrils which developed after your surgery. This is due to alar retraction- this can unfortunately happen as the scarring after...

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Eric M. Joseph, MD

In our practice, we specialize in rhinoplasty surgery, and we have met many people that have had hyaluronic acid filler and request rhinoplasty surgery. On several occasions, we have seen complete dissolution of the temporary gel filler within 2 to 3 days. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

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Eric M. Joseph, MD

The reason I say this is that in your second photo, we can see thin skin and your underlying tip cartilage through the skin. If there were filler, I would think that the definition of your tip cartilage would be less. Digital photos rarely tell the whole story. If you feel like there is still...

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Jason Emer, MD

Hello and thank you for your question. You have a tricky problem. It sounds like your biggest concerns are in the tip and columella. I also see asymmetry in the nostrils and what look like scars from alar base resections. Your issues are unfortunately due to scarring after rhinoplasty which can...

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Eric M. Joseph, MD

Since you developed a septal perforation, you probably lost some nasal tip support. This has caused a slight indentation in your bridge and a small dorsal hump. Depending on your examination, microdroplet Silikon 1000 injections may be considered for providing a straighter nasal profile...

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Ronald J. Edelson, MD

It appears your bone graft was done well but you have very thin skin. Although I am not crazy about fillers, in your case I think it is worth giving a try.

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