I recently posted a question about having my philtral columns reduced. I was told there there is no procedure that could minimize the appearance of this flaw without destroying the "natural appearance." I apologize for not merely accepting my genetic fate, but I need to know what exactly that means. Would my mouth fall? lift? Would my nose bend awkwardly? Or would I just end up with a flat philtrum? What could be done for me? And at what physical cost?? Suggestions and information would help.
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You may have misunderstood where the incision will be placed. A closed rhinoplasty involves incisions on the inside of the nostrils whereas an open rhinoplasty involves incisions inside the nostrils and on the collumella. In either case, the incisions heal well if performed properly....
The live donor cartilage is harvested from the 9th or 10th rib and inserted directly into the same patient. Irradiated rib cartilage comes from a cadaver bank after it has been thoroughly processed so as not to transmit any diseases.
The Alae are the outer walls of the nostrils. The origin is Greek for Wings.
In Western noses, the alae slope to the sides. In a position of anger, outside muscles pull up on the alae creating this curved FLARED appearance (similar to a bird either landing or taking off)...
