Will Alar Cinch Suture Affect Lips?

April 28, 2009
Asked By:delilah in CA

A doctor said he would like to give me an alar base reduction using sill incisions and an "alar cinch suture". I understand what sill incisions are, but what is this cinch suture? I thought sutures where things that were removed after a procedure not a procedure itself. Oh, and since many nasal surgeries tend to affect the look of the upper lip I'd like to also know if this suture will affect mine.

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April 29, 2009

Answer: Alar cinch

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Answer: Alar Base Reduction with Cinch Sutures

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April 29, 2009

Answer: Alar Base Reduction with Cinch Sutures

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April 29, 2009

Answer: You'll have to ask him.

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Answer: Alar cinch

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