I have seen alar reduction look awful, the procedure leaves patients unnatural looking as their alars look flat and have lost curvature. Is there any technique that is superior to other to retain curvature of the alar ? My nostrils =small flare when I smile to be big. I am afraid If I get a rhinoplasty and reduce the bridge and tip then my nostrils will become too pronounced. Alarplasty is option but I do not want to lose the curvature of my alars!
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Answer: Consider re-asking your question with photographs of the base of your nose.
During rhinoplasty surgery, when nasal bones on narrowed, it tends to make the bridge raise higher than it is. I don't think it's unreasonable to keep some degree of a bump, however, some profile modifications would likely need to be performed. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph
We generally recommend rhinoplasty surgery for people who have realistic expectations, and also have severe dissatisfaction with the nasal appearances. If you have the satisfaction is only mild, it may be best to hold off. I think it's reasonable to expect a bit of tip raising and bridge...
He have not seen people who are so dissatisfied with their noses after maxillary advancement surgery, that they subsequently wish to have rhinoplasty surgery. A frank discussion with your surgeon may be helpful as well. Wishing you well. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
