I recently had a consultation. I dislike how significant my alar notching is. Surgeon said that he can not fix it. Are all surgeons unable to fix this because of how severe it is?
Answer: Rhinoplasty candidate I see and hear your concerns. In experienced hands, I think your goal could be safely accomplished with either a rim graft or composite graft, along with a conservative rotation of the nasal tip. As always, the best specific recommendations come from an in-person exam with a standardized set of photographs. It may be in your interest to schedule some consults with Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons to get additional perspectives and discuss options in greater detail. Best of luck!
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Answer: Rhinoplasty candidate I see and hear your concerns. In experienced hands, I think your goal could be safely accomplished with either a rim graft or composite graft, along with a conservative rotation of the nasal tip. As always, the best specific recommendations come from an in-person exam with a standardized set of photographs. It may be in your interest to schedule some consults with Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons to get additional perspectives and discuss options in greater detail. Best of luck!
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May 15, 2019
Answer: Alar notching... I wouldn't really call your situation alar notching. It's more of an exaggerated curve combined with droopiness of the tip. If the tip is lifted some and a cartilage graft is placed along the nostril rim to push it down a bit, an improvement should be attainable. Be sure to see more rhinoplasty experts for consultation.
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May 15, 2019
Answer: Alar notching... I wouldn't really call your situation alar notching. It's more of an exaggerated curve combined with droopiness of the tip. If the tip is lifted some and a cartilage graft is placed along the nostril rim to push it down a bit, an improvement should be attainable. Be sure to see more rhinoplasty experts for consultation.
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May 12, 2019
Answer: Repair of alar notching/retraction Alar retraction is one of the reasons that people seek correction of the appearance of their nose. There are various techniques for this and for your particular case, an alar rim graft placement, a relatively simple procedure, would likely make you happy. More advanced alar contour issues require composite ear cartilage/skin grafting.
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May 12, 2019
Answer: Repair of alar notching/retraction Alar retraction is one of the reasons that people seek correction of the appearance of their nose. There are various techniques for this and for your particular case, an alar rim graft placement, a relatively simple procedure, would likely make you happy. More advanced alar contour issues require composite ear cartilage/skin grafting.
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May 11, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you alar retraction and columellar show can be improved with alar rim grafts and a cephalic rotation of your tip to turn up your tip slightly. 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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May 11, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you alar retraction and columellar show can be improved with alar rim grafts and a cephalic rotation of your tip to turn up your tip slightly. 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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May 12, 2019
Answer: Alar Rim Grafts Rhinoplasty requires exceptional skill on behalf of the surgeon and great communication with the patient about realistic goals and expectations.
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May 12, 2019
Answer: Alar Rim Grafts Rhinoplasty requires exceptional skill on behalf of the surgeon and great communication with the patient about realistic goals and expectations.
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