Would an Alar Base Reduction Be Complicated for Me?

Alar base reduction seems to be a simple procedure as its done under local anesthesia. I have an "Asian nose":small tip and bridge but wide nostrils. My ent said I have a deviated septum but I dont plan on fixing this because I believe my breathing problems are more related to having pectus excavatum Is an alar reduction complicated,what are the risks? Thank you for your time.

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Alar base reduction

While alar base reduction is not complicated, it must be performed in a meticulous fashion to give an excellent result. The procedure involves removing 2-5 mm of skin at the base and sill of the nose and blending it into the alar nasal crease. The surgeon must be careful not to overdo the narrowing, which can lead to nasal obstruction. This procedure can be performed under a local anesthesia.

Alar Base

With an eye toward symmetry and plenty of experience, alar base reductions by expert Cosmetic Surgeons are a nice addition to Asian Rhinoplasty, when performed correctly.

Reducing Wide Nostrils Makes a Big Difference

Nostril reduction via alar base excision makes the nostrils smaller to bring them into better proportion with the rest of your nose. They should be done conservatively and expertly, so as to minimize any untoward sequela such as an unnatural appearance or excessive scarring. When performed correctly, under local anesthesia or deeper anesthesia, they will make a subtle, yet dramatic, difference in your appearance.

Alarplasty For An Asian Nose

Hi, Alarplasty can be performed under local anesthesia while some patients prefer to undergo a full anesthesia instead. Usually, an alarplasty is not complicated but at the same time should be well planned and approached conservatively especially with "small" nasal traits (per your description). That being said, please remember that commendable results require an exceptionally skilled surgeon to perform the surgery and settling for anything less than that increases the chances of... more

Alar base reduction requires meticulous technique

Alar base reduction can be done under local anesthesia, but it is misleading to say alar base reduction is simple. In fact, when it is poorly done you can have very obvious external scars, extremely unnatural shape to the nostril and/or ala, asymmetry, and/or increased difficulty breathing. It is a procedure that requires meticulous technique and planning to create a beautiful result. When done poorly, is very difficult to fix or restore a natural appearance. I advise caution when choosing a... more

Nasal Base surgery in Asian nose

Reducing the nose base with alar reduction can be done under local anesthesia. The surgery is relatively straight forward, but the design of excision varies from patient to patient, depending on individual anatomy. Another consideration is healing of incisions in Asian skin, making planning this type of surgery even more important. Make sure your doctor has experience operating on nose just like yours.

Alar Base Reduction Complications

Hello. An alar base reduction is fairly simply with small risks such as scars or asymmetry. Your pectus excavatum and deviated septum will not cause any complications to this procedure. Be sure to choose an experienced doctor for this procedure to ensure the best results possible. Good luck! Jaime Perez, MD Rhinoplasty Specialist Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

Alar base reduction

You are correct that alar base reduction can be done under local anesthesia and is a short, outpatient procedure. As far as any breathing problems are concerned, it should be pretty easy to tell if the problem is in your nose or your chest. If you can breathe easily through your mouth, but not your nose, then the breathing problem is in your nose. Either way, it's certainly up to you whether to undergo septal surgery or not. Alar reduction should not make it harder to... more

Would an Alar Base Reduction Be Complicated for Me?

An alar base reduction is straight forward. However, providing symmetry, an appropriate amount of reduction and scars that are pleasing in appearance is difficult. Choose an experienced Facial Plastic Surgeon who performs alot of alar base reduction. A poor result can be very noticeable and very distressing. I hope this information is helpful. Stephen Weber, M.D. Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

Success with Alar Base Reduction

Alar base reduction is not a complicated procedure but it is difficult to get good results because if not done well it will be very noticeable and distracting for the patient and those around them. Select an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.

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Septoplasty and rhinoplasty

Small procedures on the tip of the nose like alar base reduction can easily be done under local anesthesia. The pectus does not usually cause breathing problems in terms of air entering the lungs at rest. When the front to back vs. side to side ratio of chest dimensions is significantly low in severe pectus the problem is exercise stamina as the structure limits blood and air flow when larger exchange volumes are required. As long as the incision lines are accurately drawn and the... more

Alar Reduction for Asian Rhinoplasty in Los Angeles

Alar Reduction helps to reduce the size of the nostrils and the base of the nose. this is very important step in Asian Rhinoplasty. It can be done under local anesthesia, but it would not look good by itself! to get a natural look an alar base reduction should be done in conjunction with the narrowing of the nasal tip, raising the nasal tip, and augmenting of the flat nasal dorsum. If you have nasal airway obstruction secondary to septal deviation and enlarged turbinates, this needs to be... more