Cost of Simple Alar Base Reduction?

Sara, Please do not consider your proposed nasal surgery to be "simple and uncomplicated". ALL surgery, no matter how minor, carries risks. Although the risks are rare, they are still there. After all, you could win the Lotto too. I have seen your photo and it is true that you probably do not need a full rhinoplasty, but do not minimize it. Take it seriously, accept that there are risks, and a smooth uncomplicated recovery will be that much sweeter. Local anesthesia is not a... more

While an alar base reduction can be done under striaght local, it is probably more comfortable for you to have it under sedation as well. The cost varies form region to region so you should find the right doctor first. The price will be comparable in the area you choose. Remember the surgery results will last a lifetime so choose wisely. Sometimes the extra cost is worth it.

There are many factors that effect the price including regional diffrences. However, If done under local anesthesia, it is my impression that this would tend to run in the range of $2500.

Alar base reduction as an isolated procedure may or may not be appropriate. I always want to look at the big picture to maintain proper balance in the final result after any type of rhinoplasty surgery. Alar base alterations can be done under local anesthesia and would cost $2000-$3000.

Cost can vary from city to city and between surgeons. It also depends on whether you have the surgery done under local anesthesia or general anesthesia. If you have it under local, you will avoid hospital and anesthesia fees. In the end, you are likely looking at somewhere between $2500 and $5000 if the surgery is limited to alar base resection alone.