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Can the height of the alar be reduced? (Photo)

September 15, 2023
Asked By:Miss Mann in Stockholms län, Sverige

I know it is common practise to reduce the width of the alar in rhinoplasty but is it also possible to reduce the height of the alar if height is the issue?

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Answer: Usually yes

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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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Answer: Usually yes

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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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Answer: Alarplasty for height

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Answer: Alarplasty for height

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