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What Procedure Can You Suggest with my Nose Type? I'm Planning to Have Alarplasty Only (photo)

I don't want to have implants and never will I consider it. In line with that, I'm planning to have alarplasty only. During my first consultation with a plastic surgeon here in the PHI, he said that I have a bridge and nice tip but with overhanging alars. He is planning to have my nostrils cut from the side and lift it up so the tip of my nose will be prominent. Any advice please? Please give me a honest observation and profile of my nose and what procedure is appropriate to look it great, ty!

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Alarplasty For A Better Nose

Hello, I agree with you that you will benefit from an alarplasty as reducing your alar base will enhance you facial feature tremendously. However, just targeting the alar base will not be correct aesthetically as it will cause an unsatisfactory look of the nasal tip and overall width. Your best bet is to consider a multifaceted where the nasal dorsum is narrowed and the tip is addressed accordingly. Only then, a well coherent results will be the best fit to your face... more

Alarplasty

Interesting photos: The alar flare is quite significant. I believe that you would benefit from Cosmetic Surgery.

Alar Base Reduction

You pose a good question. It is hard to say exactly what would benefit your appearance without seeing the rest of the nose and face. Your alar base is quite wide and a reduction will enhance your appearance. However, it is important to achieve balance with the rest of your face and still appear natural and harmonious and you may or may not need additional areas of the nose addressed. I do not recommend implants for my Asian Rhinoplasty patients.... more

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Asian rhinoplasty

I recommend seeking advice of a surgeon with experience in Asian rhinoplasty. Asian noses are unique in their anatomy and skin quality. Your nasal base is fairly wide and needs repositioning in order to achieve a balance with the rest of the nasal structure.

Nasal Alarplasty

You will benefit from reduction of the width of your nasal base and a decrease in the flare of the nostrils. I'm not sure what you are asking, but make sure that your surgeon is experienced in Asian rhinoplasty.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Alar Base surgery

Not sure I agree with doing the alar base modification without addressing the tip and bony nasal pyramid. All three must blend. I would want to see some pictures of simialr cases from the doctor doing the procedure as well.

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