Most of us have the ability to flare our nostrils, but some people’s nostrils are more pronounced at times. There are surgical and non-surgical ways to reshape the nostrils, whether they flare at rest, while smiling or laughing.
The nose is a very prominent facial feature, and there are various reasons people seek rhinoplasty. Luckily, for those who are born with nasal features that they would like to change, there are surgical treatments that can alter the nose.
Rhinoplasty can change the size and shape of your nose so that it is in balance with the rest of your facial features. However, it takes anywhere from six to 12 months, or sometimes longer, for you to see the final results from your rhinoplasty. Many surgeons offer computer imaging during your initial consultation, which helps you imagine what you might look like after the procedure.
Many patients consult surgeons to remove or lessen the bump on the ridge of their nose – the dorsal hump. No matter the origin or size, the dorsal hump can be reduced with both surgical and nonsurgical solutions.
An alar base reduction, also known as nostril reduction surgery or an alarplasty, is a rhinoplasty procedure that narrows the width of the nostril base, decreasing the nostril size and amount of nostril flaring.
Alar Reduction Rhinoplasty
Patients who qualify for an alar base reduction have a ...
If you have a “botched” rhinoplasty currently, you probably have many frustrations, but don’t lose hope! Many patients find success in revision rhinoplasties.
