My nostrils are long and narrow. I very much dislike the shape. Is there a procedure called nostril tightening? Is it a simple procedure?
The height of the nostrils oftentimes is this way because of the size and strengh of support of the tip cartilages. To reduce the height of the nose and nostrils in general will require several possible maneuvers. The overall width of the tip( as well as the height) will require a reduction in the width of the lower lateral cartilages. This can be performed through internal nasal incisions . Another technique that may need to be considered requires creating internal pockets within the nostril alar edges and shortening the width of the lower lateral cartilages, allowing the nostrils to "sit down" and settle downward, all of which will lower the height of the nostrils. Please be aware that these maneuvers are all challenging, difficult procedures to do, but when they work properly you can have a very good result. Good luck to you. Frank Rieger M.D. Tampa Plastic Surgeon
