I'm looking into rhinoplasty which possibly includes nostril tuck since I want a noticeable smaller nose. I've been postponing it for years now.. because I've heard nostril asymmetry occasionally happens! How can I achieve my goal? Which is smaller more narrow nose with symmetry of the both nostrils??
January 24, 2023
Answer: Reducing the nose with Alarplasty and Tip plasty Tip-plasty and Alarplasty You can have the lower half of the nose (tip and nostrils) addressed without breaking the nasal bones. Tip-plasty can address the bulbous tip either through closed or open approach to make it narrow and refined. Alarplasty is a very fine and quick procedure that can narrow the nostrils and reduce the flare to soften the appearance. It has other names as well like ‘Weir Excisions’ or ‘Nostril Reduction’. However, it is important to note that asymmetry of nostrils is common and cannot be corrected with alarplasty. Both of these can be done under local anethesia. Watch the video link below. Regards Dr. J
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January 24, 2023
Answer: Reducing the nose with Alarplasty and Tip plasty Tip-plasty and Alarplasty You can have the lower half of the nose (tip and nostrils) addressed without breaking the nasal bones. Tip-plasty can address the bulbous tip either through closed or open approach to make it narrow and refined. Alarplasty is a very fine and quick procedure that can narrow the nostrils and reduce the flare to soften the appearance. It has other names as well like ‘Weir Excisions’ or ‘Nostril Reduction’. However, it is important to note that asymmetry of nostrils is common and cannot be corrected with alarplasty. Both of these can be done under local anethesia. Watch the video link below. Regards Dr. J
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January 24, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty What you call a nostril tuck is known as an alar wedge resection. Sometimes I do this after the rhinoplasty has healed. I do it under local anesthesia so you can participate in the planning and assessment when it’s done. It’s not a bad option in your case because it will allow you some control over how it turns out
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January 24, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty What you call a nostril tuck is known as an alar wedge resection. Sometimes I do this after the rhinoplasty has healed. I do it under local anesthesia so you can participate in the planning and assessment when it’s done. It’s not a bad option in your case because it will allow you some control over how it turns out
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