I got alarplasty to make it smaller and narrower. However the doctor cut too much and make my nostril look too small. Also he cut the skin on upper part of my nostrill to make it more retracted. He didn't tell me before the surgery that he's gonna make my nostril more retracted. I really don't like the result. Do you think it's possible to have revision on the retracted nostril? Thank you
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An alar-plasty alone will only narrow the width of the nostrils. It will be best to remove the metal ring for at least a couple months after surgery on the the nose
First you need to let this heal and do good wound care. This is an area that heals well by what is called secondary intention- just let it heal with time. If there is significant asymmetry or irregularity of the ala after healing there are a number of ways to improve it- from composite grafts of...
Hi and thanks for your photos. I do not think you need an alar reduction you may be serve with an L implant to provide a higher dorso to your nose and tip definition, and more open angle between your mouth and your nose tip, all of this is performed by internal incisions that won't show. Alar...
