How to "reverse" an African American excessive alarplasty in a revision?

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

Hi, thank you for your question and photos. All the issues you mentioned – pointy nose tip, over-projected nose, and a crooked bridge – can be corrected with revision rhinoplasty. However, you will still need a proper evaluation since you may also have over-rotation of the nasal tip. Re...

The nasi depressor muscle is a muscle located in the upper lip area that pulls the lip downwards when you smile or make certain facial expressions. During some cosmetic procedures, such as a lip lift, the muscle may be cut to achieve the desired aesthetic result. However, cutting this muscle can...

Hi from Istanbul, Turkey! A large number of African American rhinoplasty patients have noses that lack clear definition, without any noticeable prominence at the edges. Augmenting the nasal bridge will create a more contoured shape. Narrowing the nasal bones will also help achieve this. The...