My nose is wide, as in the base/ nostrils. The tip of my nose is wider too. (I attached a photo .. I just cropped the first one I saw in my iPhoto so it isn't great, sorry.) I haven't consulted with a doctor in person but am trying to research on my own - could I get a closed surgery? I want smaller nostrils and a smaller tip, but don't want to look unnatural. (Tips for how to pick a doctor would be great, too. When I research rhinoplasty dr's most seem to show bridge work rather than nostrils.)
Answer: Open versus closed in ethnic rhinoplasty I would agree with the areas of your nose that you would like addressed. The majority of nostril narrowing that is performed, and particularly in your case where your nostril inserts widely on the nasal sill, you will need an incision that is placed precisely just above the nostril crease. An experienced surgeon will be able to create a nostril width that you are happy with and will be natural and symmetric. The choice of a closed versus open rhinoplasty is in part related to the surgeons comfort level with which approach they feel that they can get the best result for you. You will need a great deal of tip work to include creation of tip support and definition. The approach that your surgeon chooses to perform your rhinoplasty has nothing to do with whether or not your nose will look natural or unnatural. The skill of the surgeon and your desired surgical result will dictate that, so spend some time communicating with your rhinoplasty surgeon about what you would like.
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Answer: Open versus closed in ethnic rhinoplasty I would agree with the areas of your nose that you would like addressed. The majority of nostril narrowing that is performed, and particularly in your case where your nostril inserts widely on the nasal sill, you will need an incision that is placed precisely just above the nostril crease. An experienced surgeon will be able to create a nostril width that you are happy with and will be natural and symmetric. The choice of a closed versus open rhinoplasty is in part related to the surgeons comfort level with which approach they feel that they can get the best result for you. You will need a great deal of tip work to include creation of tip support and definition. The approach that your surgeon chooses to perform your rhinoplasty has nothing to do with whether or not your nose will look natural or unnatural. The skill of the surgeon and your desired surgical result will dictate that, so spend some time communicating with your rhinoplasty surgeon about what you would like.
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February 16, 2015
Answer: Alar base reduction The nasal tip can be addressed with a closed approach, or through a tiny incision between the skin of the nostrils. But if you are looking to narrow the nostrils width and reduce their flare, incisions around the nostrils and within the nostrils are needed. These alar base incisions heal well and can produce significant results.
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February 16, 2015
Answer: Alar base reduction The nasal tip can be addressed with a closed approach, or through a tiny incision between the skin of the nostrils. But if you are looking to narrow the nostrils width and reduce their flare, incisions around the nostrils and within the nostrils are needed. These alar base incisions heal well and can produce significant results.
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February 21, 2018
Answer: Ethnic rhinoplasty It appears that your nose is wide at the base and lacks definition at the tip. It is not shown in the photo, but you may also have a low bridge as well. This can be addressed with a closed or open approach. your tip and nostrils could be narrowed, and you may need to have the bridge raised to some degree to help with balance and proportions. You should consult with a rhinoplasty specialist that has experience with ethnic rhinoplasty to improve your look and maintain your ethnicity.
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February 21, 2018
Answer: Ethnic rhinoplasty It appears that your nose is wide at the base and lacks definition at the tip. It is not shown in the photo, but you may also have a low bridge as well. This can be addressed with a closed or open approach. your tip and nostrils could be narrowed, and you may need to have the bridge raised to some degree to help with balance and proportions. You should consult with a rhinoplasty specialist that has experience with ethnic rhinoplasty to improve your look and maintain your ethnicity.
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Answer: Pictures needed Please do post a complete set of pics without any glasses on top of nose.Nostril reduction involves visible scars.
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Answer: Pictures needed Please do post a complete set of pics without any glasses on top of nose.Nostril reduction involves visible scars.
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February 27, 2015
Answer: #open vs #closed #rhinoplasty vs #alarplasty HiGreat question and one that comes up all the time. Open or closed rhinoplasty applies to the tip and bridge but nostrils are completely a different story and not related to open or closed. Whether the tip work or the bridge work is done open or closed, the alarplasty or alar reduction to narrow the nostrils is done with incisions on the nostril skin in the same way. There are 3 main ways of doing nostril reduction but they all involve cutting out extra skin with incisions and scars that may be somewhat visible depending on how you heal. Now as far as your tip, the surgery can be done open or closed and one way is not better than the other. What you need to do is find the best surgeon for the best nosejob.
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February 27, 2015
Answer: #open vs #closed #rhinoplasty vs #alarplasty HiGreat question and one that comes up all the time. Open or closed rhinoplasty applies to the tip and bridge but nostrils are completely a different story and not related to open or closed. Whether the tip work or the bridge work is done open or closed, the alarplasty or alar reduction to narrow the nostrils is done with incisions on the nostril skin in the same way. There are 3 main ways of doing nostril reduction but they all involve cutting out extra skin with incisions and scars that may be somewhat visible depending on how you heal. Now as far as your tip, the surgery can be done open or closed and one way is not better than the other. What you need to do is find the best surgeon for the best nosejob.
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