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Will I achieve desirable results from a rhinoplasty and will I need grafts to fix the nostril area? (photos)

I'm very self conscious of my nostril and tip area and want to know if I'm a good candidate for a rhinoplasty? I'm worried my case complex

Is this Alar Notching/ Retraction? (Photo)

Ive noticed my nostrils have taken a weird shape after rhinoplasty. What is this? Is it difficult to fix? Who can fox this. I would like to

Why are my nostrils notched and triangular? What causes an alar retraction?

Hello! I had my first rhinoplasty over a year ago and my nostrils now look triangular from the front. Ive heard this is called notching or

Hanging columella, retracted alar rim, or both? (Photos)

Hi, I am looking to address the tip of my nose. I am unsure if I have a hanging columella, retracted alar rim, or both. My concern is

Is my problem hanging columella or alar retraction? (Photos)

I hate how much of the inside of my nose is in show. Its red and ugly!

Can a surgeon tell me if these techniques might lead to alar retraction/notching?

Hello! I have chosen a surgeon for my rhinoplasty but I have seen a few of his patients have retracted or notched nostrils. I have acquired

Does alar retraction happen immediately after surgery?

Does alar retraction happen immediately after a rhinoplasty if its going to occur? Or is it something that takes months to develop? Would

Will massage or pulling help alar retraction? (Photo)

I cant afford a second rhinoplasty and my surgeon wont do a revision. I am two years post op but youd think I need rhinoplasty let alone

Surgeon said he cant fix my alar notching/retraction. Are all surgeons unable to fix this because of how severe it is? (photos)

I recently had a consultation. I dislike how significant my alar notching is. Surgeon said that he can not fix it. Are all surgeons unable

Do I have excessive columellar show plus alar retraction? (photos)

Hello, I was wondering if what I have is hanging columella only, or if I have that plus alar retraction. I'd like to know whether hanging