Alar Base Reduction and Weir Technique Difference?

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. A wedge shaped piece of nostril wall is removed, and when the incision is sewn closed, the nostril narrowing is acheived. The incision can be limited to the exterior part of the nostril wall (decreases flaring without making nostrils smaller) or extend into the nostril (to narrow the nostril base and make the nostrils smaller)
It is possible to perform this procedure alone or as part of a rhinoplasty. It can be performed alone, but keep in mind that in order for the nose to appear natural, it must adhere to certain proportions and also be in balance with the other facial features.
To get a better understanding of what your nose would look like after surgery, your prospective rhinoplasty surgeon should be able to show you before and after computer simulations. Many rhinoplasty surgeons use computer imaging, and recently 3D rhinoplasty imaging has become available. This allows patients to preview how their nose might look after surgery from any angle.

A Weir reduction is a specific type of alar base reduction technique. It is similar to saying a cadillac is a type of automobile. There are many different types of alar base reduction procedures. The specific procedure can be designed to make the nostrils, narrower, thinner, etc.

The Weir technique is a type of alar base reduction.  There are many different names for the techniques used in alar base reduction. The choice of technique is based on the surgeon's preference and training background as well as your  particular anatomy. 

 Dr. Weir has one type of narrowing named after him. Their are many other variations and you can discuss these with your surgeon as to which is best for you.

Alar base reduction usually involves removal of some skin to bring the nostrils closer together and/or make them smaller. The Weir technique mainly uses a stitch only to bring the nostrils closer together. Check with your plastic surgeon about which is right for you, and look at some before and after photos before having any procedures done. Good luck!