I Have Long Nostrills , Can They Be Made Shorter?

The alarplasty procedure is merely done to narrow wide nostrils.  It is not a procedure done to shorten long nostrils.  To shorten long nostrils, the nose must be deprojected with derotation, which will cause flaring of the nostrils.  The flared nostrils can be reduced through Weir’s alarplasty procedure.

Long nostrils are usually due to having a long nasal tip. Surgery can be done to improve this, of course, but the exact technique(s) used vary depending on your specific anatomy.

Visit with a surgeon board certified to do rhinoplasty to find out what your options are. In the meantime you can check out the link below to see a recent blog post of mine that outlines the treatment of an overly long and narrow nose and nostrils.

Long nostrils can be modified depending on the overall size and shape of your nose. Many times changing the shape of the nostril will make them look shorter without actually removing any skin. It is best to seek out an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns. Good luck.