Alarplasty after the rhinoplasty 8 months ago?

Question

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!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Mynameis_20,the best option for you would be an in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. You should visit plastic surgeon who did the initial surgery because he is already familiar with all the details.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Robert H. Woods, MD · Answer

This is an adequate amount of time to wait to have a revision done for your alar base surgery.Just remember...the enemy of good...is better.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Alarplasty can be performed without touching your tip and dorsum; This can usually be done without the need for general anesthesia in order to save you money. Finally, you should consider providing photos so that we can provide you feed back on the appropriate changes required.

Vincent D. Lepore, MD (retired) · Answer

Although, it may be possible to perform a revision of a alarplasty 8 months post rhinoplasty, without affecting the bridge and tip of the nose, it may or may not be a good idea. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon, but also, listen to their advice as to when and if a surgical revision is in your best interests.  Best wishes, Dr. Lepore.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

I don't know if it is appropriate for you but a revision alarplasty can be done 8 months after your rhinoplasty without changing the tip or bridge.

Alarplasty after the rhinoplasty 8 months ago?

Answers (5)

More Alarplasty Questions

Can an alarplasty/tip-plasty give me a slimmer looking nose and reduce nostril size? (Photo)

Is my incision becoming infected? I'm 25 days post alarplasty. (photos)

Is alarplasty and tip plasty the right procedure for me? I have a broad and wide nose. (photo)

Will this gap at the alar base bridge over and even out later or will I need revision alarplasty later? (Photos)

Alarplasty and tip plasty combined- recovery time? Is this still swelling?

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS