Alar Reduction Surgery
Wonderful's Alarplasty reduces the width of the nostrils refining the clunky appearance of the nose and improving the overall image.
Benefits
Customized design and surgery
Better symmetry of nostril and alar rim
Slimmer nose
Refined nose bridge
Less noticeable scars
Before & After
BEFORE
AFTER
Recommended For
The alar rim of my nose is not proportionally balanced with my nose bridge
Having a wide alar rim makes my nostrils look bigger
Having a wide alar rim makes my nose look flat
My nose looks too big
Alar Reduction Methods
01. Reducing Alar Skin Method
By cutting between the alar and the cheek, the size and width of the alar is reduced.
02. Narrowing the Alar Method
This surgery reduces the size of the alar by making an incision to the lower area of the nostrils and tying it to the center by using a thread.
The surgical method is performed according to each person¡¯s individual needs and the surgical method of pulling together with elastic thread after making a small incision inside the nostril can be performed together or as the main method.
Surgery Method
01
Before surgery, the desired nostril shape that looks good with the rest of the nose and face will be customized and designed.
02
Skin incision according to the design to reduce the alar rim¡¯s width, making it look balanced with the overall nose shape.
03
The scar is barely visible because the incision is located only under the nostril. The unnecessary skin is removed and sutured thoroughly.
04
The surgery results in a naturally-looking narrowed alar rim.
Surgery Information
Surgery time
1 hour 30 minutes
Anesthesia
Local
Stitch Removal
After 7~10 days
(2 visits required)
(2 visits required)
Hospitalization
Not required
Recovery Time
May resume daily activities after suture removal
Common side effects such as bleeding and infection may occur post surgery and varies according to each patient.
Alar Reduction Surgery FAQs
How noticeable will the scars be?
The incisions for Alar Reduction Surgery are typically made inside the nostrils or along the natural crease of the nose, resulting in minimal scarring. The scars fade over time and become very faint, often barely noticeable. However, the exact visibility of the scars can vary depending on individual healing factors and scar tissue formation.
what kind of plastic surgery can be combined with Alar reduction surgery?
Alar Reduction Surgery can often be combined with other facial procedures to achieve a more comprehensive aesthetic outcome. Some commonly combined procedures include:
- Rhinoplasty: This can address the overall shape and size of the nose, complementing the results of Alar Reduction Surgery.
- Septoplasty: Septoplasty can correct a crooked nasal septum and can be combined with nostril reduction surgery.
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