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Want to get an Alarplasty - Is an in-person consultation needed?

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dojacat is mommyMar 22, 2022

I want to get an alarplasty but I can only do virtual consultations. Is it likely a surgeon will want to have another consultation but in person and/or would an in person consultation just be better in general?

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Yes, as we get older our connective tissue becomes loose and nose changes as well. As the tip drops with age the nostrils can look wide. However, they will never look really wide if you had Alarplasty at a younger age. Regards Dr. J Alarplasty: Alarplasty is a very fine and quick procedure that...

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Ronald J. Edelson, MD

Your nose can be narrowed and your a lot as reduced a bit. Alarplasty is often done but some surgeons are reluctant to perform it. So you'll need to go on a few consults to see who may different surgeons say.

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Ronald J. Edelson, MD

I commonly perform alarplasty as a stand alone procedure. It can be done under local anesthesia and the cost is modest. Photos would help though

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Risk there a risk of valve collapse from just an alarplasty?

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I've never done an alarplasty which created breathing problems. If it's just narrowing the nostrils and nothing else you will be fine

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