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Am I a Good Candidate for Alar Base Reduction?
I have been contouring my tip with makeup so there is more definition and I feel like it makes my nostrils look a little wide.
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New York8226
in New York, NY
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Alar Base Reduction in Rhinoplasty
Alar base reduction, if performed properly and for the right indications, can enhance the aesthetics of the nose and the relationship of the nose to the face. However, based on the close up image provided, alar base reduction would not be in my list of recommendations. I would recommend that you see an experienced Rhinoplasty in Manhattan and ask for his/her opinion, because a complete opinion cannot be given without a physical examination.
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When is alar base reduction beneficial?
The most I can recommend, given just this photo, is to note that If the facial proportions of this person's face are average, then an alar base reduction would not benefit this person's appearance.Since proportions and balance are so important in the aesthetics of the nose, a full face photo is always required when making judgments about it's ideal shape. However, there are some general rules and guidelines that apply to most faces. In general, while looking...
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No alar reduction for you
Alar base reduction is for flared alae and you don't have these. Alar reduction would pinch your nose and look very poor.
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Relationship of Ala and Tip
You should not, based upon this photo, seek to have an alar base reduction.
Alar base reduction is a narrowing of the nostrils. While patients with widely set nostrils or very arched nostrils (flaring nostrils) are candidates for alar base reduction, the issue you describe seems to relate more to the tip.
Tip plasty can narrow your tip and create the shadows that you are creating with cosmetics. Realize that when you narrow the nostrils, it typically makes the tip subunit...
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Alar Base Reduction
Alar base reduction refers to techniques used to narrow the nostrils in patients with excessively wide or flared nostrils. These techniques include Weir excisions and Sill excisions. These techniques can be performed during rhinoplasty or as stand-alone procedures. The decision of which approach to utilize is based on the anatomy and aesthetic desires of the patient and should be considered very carefully, as the procedures are challenging to reverse. The nostrils should not be...
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Alar base reduction.
No, your nostrils are already narrow enough and you should not have them reduced more. Not only for cosmetic, but also breathing effects will result which you won't like.
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Hard to tell
From the photo, it does not look like you are a candidate, but you would need to have a better photo to be sure.
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Alar Base Reduction in Rhinoplasty
From the picture you provided it does not seem that you are a candidate for alar base reduction. A full examination may show otherwise, but typically the alar base should be close to the distance between the inner corners of your eyes. From El Paso.
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Not a good candidate for alar base reduction
From your photo, it does not appear that you are a good candidate for alar base reduction. Certainly, there is no substitute for a formal consultation and examination, but your base does not appear wide. Other views of your nose (such as a base view) would be very helpful as well.
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Alar base resection for alar flaring
The photo of your nose that you submitted is too close-up to answer your question with 100% assurance. To determine whether the base of the nose at the nostrils is to wide, it is important to see the width in relationship to the inner corners of the eyes. Based on the photo you have shown, however, I think the tip looks good, and it appears that an alar base resection would make the tip of the nose too narrow.
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