Will an Alarplasty suffice and achieve my desired results? (photos)

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I have attached the following pictures: 1.) image un-touched 2.) image manipulated with an app to reflect the nose I’d like (still my nose just a little smaller). 3.) & 4.) Images of nose in profile (which I am happy with) 5.) my deviated septum Do you feel an alarplasty can achieve this desired result in image #2? Thank you for your insight and advice.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

There is no doubt that rhinoplasty would improve your appearance. However, it would be very difficult to comment about specific procedures to be performed, without detailed in person evaluation. We use 3D simulation software in our office for demonstration and surgery planning, which helps patient to see anticipated result. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in rhinoplasty is recommended. Good luck.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

To me it looks like your nose is just too long. You don't say if you've had prior surgery. The surgeon needs to know how to shorten a nose properly. It's not difficult to do but it surprising how many surgeons leave their noses too long.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

An alar plasty simply narrows wide nostrils, and that's it. A closed rhinoplasty procedure can accomplish narrowing the bridge line and refining the nasal tip. It also appears that you have thick skin in the tip of the nose which is going limit how much refinement can be accomplished in your nasal tip. The digitally altered Number two picture appears to pinched and Will look unnatural

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