8mos recovery from my primary rhinoplasty. Ear cartilage was used to raised dorsum, tiplasty and minor alarplasty. Im not quite satisfied with my alars i believe it can be improved. is it okay to have it redone for minor alterations without touching my tip and bridge? I believe that it will give my nose better shape and character. Rightnow it is still too flare whenever i smile!
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It depends on the amount of dissection of the ala and how the release of the flare was performed. Time will tell as to the exact location. The nature of your question leads me to believe that you are wising for one rather than the other, It is more likely that they will not move much at all.Al ...
Based on your photos, in my experience, you would be expected to do well with a tip rhinoplasty / alar reshaping (with cartilage grafts). I don't feel you need the dorsal bones worked on. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the p...
It does not look infected at the moment. I would recommend applying an antibiotic ointment regularly to help the skin heal and the crusting resolve faster.
