I just had an alarplasty done a few days ago and while the nostrils do look a little narrower, it is not quite what I was expecting.(after 2 days it roughly looks about the same as before) I know have to account for the "swelling" but how much of a difference in size can i expect? Thanks in advance
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All of rhinoplasty requires an aesthetic eye, steady hands and experience. Surgery of the nasal tip is certainly one of the most challenging aspects of rhinoplasty but surgery the nostrils still requires great care. There are a number of different techniques to employ when narrowing...
Hi Brian,
In general, an alarplasty heals within one week. Stiches are removed day 5 to 7, the wound then heals. Redness fading varies from patient to patient, usually a few weeks. The scar is usually hidden in the nasal-alar crease and nostril floor, about 1 -2 cm. The return of your smile...
