I've seen some pictures online where in an alarplasty they cut some parts of the wings but they also cut some flesh from between the nose's nostrils. What does this do?
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You could either go very conservative or have a full rhinoplasty. There are several things that could be addressed with your nose. The tip could be raised and refined and the nostrils narrowed which is what it sounds like you want. I would recommend you go in several consults and don’t be s...
It is almost impossible to achieve nostril symmetry. Any attempts can lead to taking too much off one side and then going back to take some more from the other side. As this goes on permanent scarring with poor healing can lead to worst asymmetry than before the surgery was done.
Also, it is...
Are you a candidate for Alar plasty? An alar plasty narrows the nostril base thereby narrowing the entire nostril. You might want to discuss with your surgeon performing a nasal tip plasty along with this, since it appears that you also have a somewhat bulbous nasal tip.
