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Bulbous tip · alar base

What to know before bulbous tip and alar reduction surgery: the roles of cartilage and skin, alae that flare when smiling, and differences between incision methods, from the director's answers, videos and articles.

A bulbous nose comes from splayed tip cartilage, thick skin, or wide alae, alone or together. Because the approach depends on the cause, we first identify which structure is involved.

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Outcomes and side effects vary from person to person. Bleeding, infection, swelling and asymmetry may occur. Please consult our medical team before making a decision.

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