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The alar rim must have a harmonious line - not too low, not too high, not too straight, and not asymmetrical. When the relationship between the columella and the alar rim is not an aesthetic one, or when the nose has been significantly shortened by raising the columella, it may be necessary to raise the alar rim.
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Meyer, R., Berset, JC., Emeri, JF., Simmen, D. (2002). Residual Deformities of the Ala. In: Secondary Rhinoplasty. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-56267-9_28
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