Can alar base reduction be done alone?

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9 answers to “Can alar base reduction be done alone?”

A: Nostril Narrowing (Alar Base Reduction) Can Be Performed With or Without a Rhinoplasty

By C. Spencer Cochran, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nostril reduction surgery (called Alarplasty / Alar Base Reduction) is a procedure that can narrow the width of the nostril base, decrease the amount of nostril flaring, or decrease the size of the nostrils. To accomplish this, the surgeon makes an incision in the crease where the nostril wall meets the cheek.... more

A: Alar base reductions can be done alone

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes, alar base reductions can be performed if that is the only presenting problem regarding the rhinoplasty. Cost on alar base reductions are approximately $1,000 and can be done under a local anesthetic.

A: Alar base reduction alone.

By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dear Martha, You ask an interesting question since it's technically possible, but I haven't seen anyone in 10 years of practice that has wide nostrils and nothing else to improve. Wide nostrils usually go along with a wide tip that would benefit from repair at the time of surgery. Alar base... more

A: Yes it is possible.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Depending on how severe the problem is and whether or not you require general or local anesthesia, the cost will vary from $2500-4000. It can easily be done under local and you save mmoney.

A: Alar base reduction alone

By Edward D. Buckingham, MD - Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

Alar base reduction whether it is internal or external can definitely be done alone. The costs will vary widely based upon where you live and who is doing the procedure. We would do that isolated procedure in the office with local anesthesia with or without a little oral sedation. This keeps... more

A: Alar base reduction can be a stand alone procedure

By Philip Young, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Alar base reduction can be done. This can be discussed with your doctor. It can be done as a stand alone procedure and the pros and cons can be discussed. In actuality, alar base reduction done as a separate procedure can be beneficial especially in the setting of doing an open rhinoplasty which can put the... more

A: Alar base reduction

By Brent Moelleken, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

There are actually many different types of alar base reduction, involving the ala, the nostril sill, or both. There is no single procedure with a defined cost. As with any nasal surgery, the entire nose should be considered. The breathing, the appearance, the balance, and the balance... more

A: Alar Base Reduction

By Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD - Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

An alar base reduction can definitely be done alone. The cost will depend on the facility and anesthesia costs. However, it will be significantly less than a full rhinoplasty.

A: Alar base reduction can be done alone, however...

By Ricardo Izquierdo, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Alar base reduction can be done alone, however you may find that the nasal tip area and even the whole nose may look out of balance accentuating other areas of the nose. Speak with a board certified plastic surgeon (or several) to get opinions on your particular concerns. It's best to do the... more