Hello, I had a rhinoseptoplasty 1 year ago and I am left with a slightly narrow lower 1/3 which I dislike. I am researching effective ways to correct tip pinching for my case and was wondering how effective are alar spreader grafts (LLC spreader grafts) for pushing lateral crura outward? Can they correct supra-alar pinching as well and improve breathing?
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November 18, 2014
Answer: Treatment of alar pinching depends on the cause
It's not uncommon for your nose and the rest of your face to be asymmetric. That's why people have a 'good side' and a 'bad side'. Your dorsal hump is more pronounced on one side. Traumatic bumps often produce asymmetry, but people can genetically have asymmetric noses also. This can be easily...
I understand your concerns for improving your profile. The decision to undergo rhinoplasty and chin surgery is a personal one. Your goals need to be defined with the help of an esthetic facial surgeon. A well defined chin balances the face and creates a more aesthetic profile. A balanced...
The skin on the nose does change with age. Skin on the upper two thirds will thin out over many years and any underlying irregularities might become more visible. Sometimes this is a positive thing as the nose can look narrower. The skin on the tip however usually becomes thicker, as the...
