Alarplasty with a lip lift - will the scars remain visible after healing? (photos)

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I am happy with the shape of my nose but when I laugh or smile, my nostrils flare which really bothers. Would alarplasty be a suitable procedure for me? Also can alarplasty be combined with a lip lift without any extra scars? Would the scars remain visiblr after healing?

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I would do the alar wedges but not the lip lift. A lip lift will cause the lip to pull the nostrils and distort them further.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

In person exam is essential, as well as all views of the nose are needed. Based on limited photos - a Rhinoplasty -in the right hands- will help you achieve a more feminine, more elegant nose. An in person evaluation is needed to confirm the details of this procedure, including any additional procedures that can be added at the same time

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

The scars are well hidden along the nasal grooves. However a lip lift and alarplasty should not be done together as the healing can be impaired. The incisions for lip lift are just below the alar groove and for alarplasty just above the alar groove. That is too much surgery for a small area and healing can be an issue.
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.
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Dr. J

Ralph M. Rosato, MD · Answer

The scar from a lip lift is well hidden as is an alar plasty. You need a physical exam to decide of these procedure will be right for you.  Your smile may show too much of you gums with a lip lift. Good luck!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

There is always a risk of visible scars after any surgery in any area of the body or face or nose. No surgeon can ever offer a 100% guarantee to visible scarring.

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