Do I have alar rim graft deformity? And what is this bump on side of nose? (photos)

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Hello, I am 8 months post op and think my nostrils are flared (alar rim graft deformity?) also I still have bump on the right side of my nasal bridge that feels hard. Thank you!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Your nose and bridge may still be swollen based on your photos, and the bump on your right may improve. You appear to have excessive nostril show and retraction. Microdroplet Silikon-1000 may be considered for nostril lowering, depending on your examination. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Your nose looks great. You have mild alar retraction. However, your nostrils look prominent. An alarplasty will help.

Alarplasty:
Alarplasty is a very fine and quick procedure that can narrow the nostrils and reduce the flare to soften the appearance. It has other names as well like ‘Weir Excisions’ or ‘Nostril Reduction’. However, it is important to note that asymmetry of nostrils is common and cannot be corrected with alarplasty. Visit the alarplasty website to learn all about it.
Click on the video link below to see the details.
Regards
Dr. J

Do I have alar rim graft deformity? And what is this bump on side of nose? (photos)

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