After my rhinoplasty, I am unhappy with my overdone alarplasty results and would like my revision surgery to restore some of my original features, I know it won't be identical but as close as possible. Can my alar base/nostrils be reincisioned and repositioned? And my tip be lowered a bit? No rib/ear cartilage/implants were used. It is better to get this "reversal" or wait a year?
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Thank you for your question and photo. African American noses are typically wider at the base and have a lower nasal bridge – and these can be addressed with a rhinoplasty. Based on your photo, you seem to be a good candidate. A rhinoplasty can give you a nose that better fits your face while m...
Hi tyty42
The en bloc rib cartilage that was used to augment the bridge of your nose can certainly be removed, but that may also affect the balance of your nose when the height that it provides to the bridge of your nose is taken away. An experienced rhinoplasty surgeon would be able to advise...
Hi @Creative72290. I'm sorry you are dealing will this. I recommend an in-person consultation with a revision rhinoplasty expert.
Best of luck,
Dr. Nima
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