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If I want an alarplasty to narrow my nose, would it be considered a revision? I've had rhinoplasty before (Photo)

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Addisyn07Sep 10, 2016
They say wait 6-12 months before getting another nosejob. The problem is, out of fear, I asked for subtle changes when In reality I wanted a much smaller nose. You can't undo the surgery so I opted for minor changes. Now I'm sure that I should have asked for a smaller nose. No1 noticed I did anything! Which is great but I want a more significant change. Are there exceptions to the wait? I'd like to narrow my nose ASAP. It's been 4 months. And will alarplasty alone achieve the look I want?

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Stuart H. Bentkover, MD (retired)

Except for your nose being a bit crooked, it looks pretty good on the frontal view.  Also, it is generally not a great idea to break down a rhinoplasty into its component parts and pick on just one area.

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Michael Elam, MD (retired)

Dear readytoshineLA, I would be very careful when considering alar base reduction with your nose. I would suggest seeking some consultations with experts in the field and discuss your concerns and after a full examination candidacy would be determined. Personally I only use an internal incision...

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Jeremy B. White, MD

8 days is still too early to judge your results. Swelling will take months to decrease so that you can judge on the very smallest of details. It can be difficult to wait during the rhinoplasty recovery period, but please try to be patient and follow up with your surgeon.

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