I want to reduce my nose flare but I have very thick skin and my nostrils are small. I consulted with a surgeon 3 years ago and he said it's not recommended for a base reduction since my nostrils are very small and if any tissues are removed my nostrils will be way too tiny. I guess it is the skin thickness that is making my nose flare looking wide. Is there any other way besides a base reduction?
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Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.The harmony between facial parts makes us instinctively recognize the beauty... without knowing it, without defining it, just a perception that surprises and captivates us.In this regard, I suggest perform a Closed Rhinoplasty (without...
Without a base view it is difficult to evaluate your nostril asymmetry which may be secondary to a deviated septum or differences in your ti cartilages. Remember, some degree of asymmetry is normal but if you want to reduce the asymmetry, surgery to straighten your septum or modify your tip...
Hi Katherine,
I see your concerns. Sometimes the nose can rotate up after surgery. We dont have a formal lateral pre-op view to compare but rest assured that if your nose is indeed over rotated this can be fixed. It is not an easy fix but maneuvers such as extended spreader grafts and...