I am considering an alarplasty but I'm scared about the scars. How big are the scars? Will they be red, and do they stay forever? Is it possible to view a picture somewhere? I have searched everywhere. Thanks a lot!
Answer: Alarplasty Scars Photos Yes, the scars are permanent but if done properly very well hidden. I am giving you link to the photos of one of my patients, Its the woman on the bottom, she had alarplasty as part of the rhinoplasty and you cannot see the scars. I can even send you close up photos of the alar area if you wish.
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Answer: Alarplasty Scars Photos Yes, the scars are permanent but if done properly very well hidden. I am giving you link to the photos of one of my patients, Its the woman on the bottom, she had alarplasty as part of the rhinoplasty and you cannot see the scars. I can even send you close up photos of the alar area if you wish.
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Answer: Scarring will appear As a trusted plastic surgeon, I know that one of the most important aspects of my job is to make the patient’s new, improved appearance look as natural as possible. Scarring can greatly distract from the overall appeal of a nose job, and can make a patient feel self-conscious when they should be feeling confident and excited to show off their new look. Scarring does technically “last forever.” Still, a good surgeon knows exactly where to make the incisions of an alarplasty procedure, hiding the openings in the creases of skin and at distinct angles. In this way, any markings will be well hidden and not really visible to the naked, untrained eye. For a more accurate assessment of how your new nose and any residual scarring will likely heal, ask your surgeon to see before-and-after photos of his or her past patients.
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Answer: Scarring will appear As a trusted plastic surgeon, I know that one of the most important aspects of my job is to make the patient’s new, improved appearance look as natural as possible. Scarring can greatly distract from the overall appeal of a nose job, and can make a patient feel self-conscious when they should be feeling confident and excited to show off their new look. Scarring does technically “last forever.” Still, a good surgeon knows exactly where to make the incisions of an alarplasty procedure, hiding the openings in the creases of skin and at distinct angles. In this way, any markings will be well hidden and not really visible to the naked, untrained eye. For a more accurate assessment of how your new nose and any residual scarring will likely heal, ask your surgeon to see before-and-after photos of his or her past patients.
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August 3, 2009
Answer: Understanding Alarplasty: What you need to know... Nostril reduction surgery (called Alarplasty / Alar Base Reduction) is a procedure that can narrow the width of the nostril base, decrease the amount of nostril flaring, or decrease the size of the nostrils.
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August 3, 2009
Answer: Understanding Alarplasty: What you need to know... Nostril reduction surgery (called Alarplasty / Alar Base Reduction) is a procedure that can narrow the width of the nostril base, decrease the amount of nostril flaring, or decrease the size of the nostrils.
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July 30, 2009
Answer: Does alarplasty leave scars for life? Yes, the scars will always be there. The best place to "see" what they look like is to go to the surgeon near you and see his results. If I show you great results - that's nice but not an indication of how your doctor would handle such a procedure. Also, skin type is important. Make sure you feel comfortable with the decision.
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July 30, 2009
Answer: Does alarplasty leave scars for life? Yes, the scars will always be there. The best place to "see" what they look like is to go to the surgeon near you and see his results. If I show you great results - that's nice but not an indication of how your doctor would handle such a procedure. Also, skin type is important. Make sure you feel comfortable with the decision.
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July 30, 2009
Answer: Alar Base Reduction Scars Yes, this procedure for narrowing of the lower nose and nostrils will leave permanent scars BUT, if performed with expertise and the patient heals as expected, these scar lines are not or barely noticable. If a patient requires narrowing of the base, the advantage of a balanced improvement certainly outweighs the disadvantage of the scars.
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July 30, 2009
Answer: Alar Base Reduction Scars Yes, this procedure for narrowing of the lower nose and nostrils will leave permanent scars BUT, if performed with expertise and the patient heals as expected, these scar lines are not or barely noticable. If a patient requires narrowing of the base, the advantage of a balanced improvement certainly outweighs the disadvantage of the scars.
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