Ethnic nostril reduction In Toronto? (Photo)

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The only thing I don't like about my nose are my nostrils. I don't want to change the overall appearance of my nose. I only want to narrow my nostrils. I was wondering if there is a surgeon here in Toronto who have done this on African/African American patient before ? Thank you.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for the questions.The harmony between facial parts makes us instinctively recognize the beauty... without knowing it, without defining it, just a perception that surprises and captivates us.In this regard, After having analyzed all the info. and photos provided to us, i recommend you perform an Open Full Rhinoplasty, includding narrowing of the nasal base and nostrils, with nasal bones treatment (controled fracture) and alar + triangular nasal cartilages re-shaping.With this procedure you get a delicate nose, better harmonize with your other facial features.Respectfully, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

It is not uncommon for African American patients
to undergo a rhinoplasty to narrow the nostrils.  If your only goal is to
narrow the nostrils then an alar base reduction is the procedure of choice.

During
an alar base reduction, incisions are made in the crease where the nostrils
meet the cheek.  Depending on the shape of your nose and the goals of the
procedure, a variety of shapes and sizes of skin in this area is removed.
 This will decrease the width and flare of the nostrils.

This
procedure can be accomplished while the patient is awake.  It should take
about 1 hour and the recovery is typically quick and uncomplicated.

I hope
this helps.

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there. You appear to be a good candidate for alar base reduction surgery to reduce nostiril size and/or nostril flaring. Oftentimes the procedure can be performed under local anesthesia in the office. Check out the ASPS website or its Canadian equivalent to find a BCPS in your area. Good luck. Dr. Burnett

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You certainly look like you could benefit from an alar base reduction. Best to be seen in person. You can find a rhinoplasty surgeon in your area by looking at the Canadian plastic surgery website.

R. Stephen Mulholland, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear Angie0307,

Thank you for your clinical post and photographs.  Analysis of the photographs does show some
nostril flaring and a wide nasal base. 
The left nostril is somewhat wider than the right and a symmetrical
alar-based reduction should improve the aesthetics.

There are a few excellent certified rhinoplasty surgeons in
Toronto that could perform this and get an excellent result.  I have been performing cosmetic rhinoplasty
for over 20 years and having trained in both plastic surgery and ear, nose,
throat otolaryngology, nose is one of the more common procedures that I
perform.  Toronto is a very multicultural
city and over the last two decades I’ve performed numerous nostril and
alar-based reduction on ethnic patients or patients with darker skin
colour.  This requires a careful surgical
technique to minimize visible scars and in general this has worked out very
well for my patients.

The procedure itself is performed under local anesthesia as
an outpatient and the post-operative recovery is generally unremarkable.

I hope this information has been of some assistance and best
of luck.

For more information, please review the link below.

R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yorkville, Toronto

Andres Gantous, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,I think that you are definitely a good candidate for an alar base reduction. It would be important to see you in consultation and examine you in order to properly tell you what can be done. This is not a very complicated procedure and can be done as an outpatient with local anaesthesia. Hope this helps.

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