I recently started looking into alarplastys. I cannot afford a rhinoplasty at the moment, so i was deciding whether or not to go through with an alarplasty, and then a non surgical nose job. Would I benefit from an alarplasty? Will the procedure affect the tip? Will I be able to go through with a rhinoplasty, after an alarplasty, if I decide to at a later date? Thank you for the responses.
Answer: Correct procedure? Thank you for your question and photos! I suggest you meet with a board certified plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns with a physical examination. Best of luck!Dhaval PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonChicago Hoffman EstatesOakbrookOrland Park
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Answer: Correct procedure? Thank you for your question and photos! I suggest you meet with a board certified plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns with a physical examination. Best of luck!Dhaval PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonChicago Hoffman EstatesOakbrookOrland Park
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August 23, 2019
Answer: Closed Scarless Nose Rhinoplasty Hi! Thank you for your question and photographs. The best option for you is to find a board certified facial plastic surgeon that dedicates his/her entire practice to Scarless Nose Rhinoplasty's. With a closed rhinoplasty you can achieve any look that you desire without the risk of a scar at the bottom of your nose. I recommend going to a Plastic Surgeon that specializes in Closed Scarless Rhinoplasty (preferred by actresses and celebrities) because there is no risk of external scarring and much less healing and recovery time. Closed rhinoplasty enables you to have flash recovery with very minimal bruising if at all. You will only have to wear a cast for 5-7 days, no one will know you had anything done. All the incisions are made from inside the nose. The goal is to finesse and enhance the nose without drastic change. It still looks like it is your nose just more refined without looking fake. Meaningful refinement is the key! All the same surgical maneuvers your nose requires can be performed with a skilled Closed Scarless surgeon. Best of luck, Dr. Deepak Dugar Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty Center
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August 23, 2019
Answer: Closed Scarless Nose Rhinoplasty Hi! Thank you for your question and photographs. The best option for you is to find a board certified facial plastic surgeon that dedicates his/her entire practice to Scarless Nose Rhinoplasty's. With a closed rhinoplasty you can achieve any look that you desire without the risk of a scar at the bottom of your nose. I recommend going to a Plastic Surgeon that specializes in Closed Scarless Rhinoplasty (preferred by actresses and celebrities) because there is no risk of external scarring and much less healing and recovery time. Closed rhinoplasty enables you to have flash recovery with very minimal bruising if at all. You will only have to wear a cast for 5-7 days, no one will know you had anything done. All the incisions are made from inside the nose. The goal is to finesse and enhance the nose without drastic change. It still looks like it is your nose just more refined without looking fake. Meaningful refinement is the key! All the same surgical maneuvers your nose requires can be performed with a skilled Closed Scarless surgeon. Best of luck, Dr. Deepak Dugar Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty Center
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August 23, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty advice Hello and thank you for the question and sharing your photos. I believe you benefit from tip refinement and adding support to your nasal tip to improve your tip projection, as well as alar base reduction. Alar base reduction should not affect your nasal tip, however, there are other maneuvers performed in rhinoplasty that can result in de-projection of the nasal tip and therefore it is essential that your surgeon understands the intricacies of the rhinoplasty maneuvers and avoids problems down the road. My best advice is that you discuss your concerns and aesthetic goals with a board-certified plastic surgeon. I would ask to see before and after pictures of their real patients. It's important that you trust your surgeon's skills and ability to achieve the results you are looking for. In particular, pay attention to your surgeon's experience with rhinoplasty. Best, Pejman Aflaki, M.D. Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon
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August 23, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty advice Hello and thank you for the question and sharing your photos. I believe you benefit from tip refinement and adding support to your nasal tip to improve your tip projection, as well as alar base reduction. Alar base reduction should not affect your nasal tip, however, there are other maneuvers performed in rhinoplasty that can result in de-projection of the nasal tip and therefore it is essential that your surgeon understands the intricacies of the rhinoplasty maneuvers and avoids problems down the road. My best advice is that you discuss your concerns and aesthetic goals with a board-certified plastic surgeon. I would ask to see before and after pictures of their real patients. It's important that you trust your surgeon's skills and ability to achieve the results you are looking for. In particular, pay attention to your surgeon's experience with rhinoplasty. Best, Pejman Aflaki, M.D. Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon
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August 23, 2019
Answer: Will I benefit from an alarplasty? Will an alarplasty flatten my tip? Based on limited photos - it appears that you would benefit from a Rhinoplasty - preferably performed through a closed technique - addressing all of the elements of the nose in order to achieve the best result- more feminine, more elegant nose. Rhinoplasty is a very challenging procedure and I highly recommend that you seek an extremely experienced, skilled and talented Surgeon. If the finances are an issue- maybe it's worth saving and then get the best treatment for your condition with the most qualified Surgeon..?
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August 23, 2019
Answer: Will I benefit from an alarplasty? Will an alarplasty flatten my tip? Based on limited photos - it appears that you would benefit from a Rhinoplasty - preferably performed through a closed technique - addressing all of the elements of the nose in order to achieve the best result- more feminine, more elegant nose. Rhinoplasty is a very challenging procedure and I highly recommend that you seek an extremely experienced, skilled and talented Surgeon. If the finances are an issue- maybe it's worth saving and then get the best treatment for your condition with the most qualified Surgeon..?
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August 23, 2019
Answer: Nose evaluation Hello and thank you for your question. Although an exam in person is ideal, from your photographs alone it appears that you can benefit from a tip rhinoplasty where the nasal tip cartilage is modified for a more refined, feminine, look with an alar base resection. If your septum is deviated and you have breathing difficulty, a septoplasty may benefit you as well. The next step for you is to find the right aesthetic plastic surgeon. In your rhinoplasty consultation, be sure your surgeon addresses all your aesthetic goals and concerns specifically, and discusses the surgery details including the position and size of the incisions used (with actual photographs and not just digital animations), the risks and benefits of the procedure, recovery time, and post-operative course. Also, be sure to see plenty of before-and-after pictures in women who have a similar nose appearance to yours, and preferably at different time frames (3 weeks out, 3 months out, etc) to more accurately predict your own surgical outcome. After seeking out a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery, I think the most important component of the consultation is to establish a good connection with your plastic surgeon. It’s the connection that allows you to clearly define your desired nose outcome goals, the first step of this whole process. If you don’t feel you have a good connection with your plastic surgeon after your consultation, he/she may not be the best surgeon for you. For more information on rhinoplasty, please refer to the link below. Good luck. Mark K Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACS Harvard-trained Board Certified Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon
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August 23, 2019
Answer: Nose evaluation Hello and thank you for your question. Although an exam in person is ideal, from your photographs alone it appears that you can benefit from a tip rhinoplasty where the nasal tip cartilage is modified for a more refined, feminine, look with an alar base resection. If your septum is deviated and you have breathing difficulty, a septoplasty may benefit you as well. The next step for you is to find the right aesthetic plastic surgeon. In your rhinoplasty consultation, be sure your surgeon addresses all your aesthetic goals and concerns specifically, and discusses the surgery details including the position and size of the incisions used (with actual photographs and not just digital animations), the risks and benefits of the procedure, recovery time, and post-operative course. Also, be sure to see plenty of before-and-after pictures in women who have a similar nose appearance to yours, and preferably at different time frames (3 weeks out, 3 months out, etc) to more accurately predict your own surgical outcome. After seeking out a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery, I think the most important component of the consultation is to establish a good connection with your plastic surgeon. It’s the connection that allows you to clearly define your desired nose outcome goals, the first step of this whole process. If you don’t feel you have a good connection with your plastic surgeon after your consultation, he/she may not be the best surgeon for you. For more information on rhinoplasty, please refer to the link below. Good luck. Mark K Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACS Harvard-trained Board Certified Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon
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