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Alar Base Reduction - Does it Look Natural?

asked 1 year ago by Vancouver39 in Vancouver, BC
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: alar, complication, pinched

I'm considering getting this procedure done. However, I have noticed in pictures that some patients develop a notch on each nostril where the base has been stitched together. It looks rather unnatural and 'pinched' together. Based on your personal experience, how often does this occur in alar base reduction? Is it a common or rare complication? Is this a problem of healing or a problem of doctor skill set?

3 answers to Alar Base Reduction - Does it Look Natural?

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Alar Base Reduction

I frequently do alar base reductions and feel very comfortable recommending this procedure.  As Dr. Placik said we don't see the natural results, only the distracting notches or bad contours. Select an experienced surgeon to avoid these problems.  
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Alar base reduction

An alar base reduction is an excellent ancillary procedure to a rhinoplasty for a wide nasal base or flare of the nostrils. It usually heals quite well.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Visible alar reduction incisions in nose job surgery

In most cases this looks excellent and my impression is that you are noticing the ones with visible notches whereas you are not aware of the good ones.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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