Would an Alar Base Reduction Be Complicated for Me?

Hello. An alar base reduction is fairly simply with small risks such as scars or asymmetry. Your pectus excavatum and deviated septum will not cause any complications to this procedure. Be sure to choose an experienced doctor for this procedure to ensure the best results possible. Good luck!


Jaime Perez, MD
Rhinoplasty Specialist
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

You are correct that alar base reduction can be done under local anesthesia and is a short, outpatient procedure.  As far as any breathing problems are concerned, it should be pretty easy to tell if the problem is in your nose or your chest.  If you can breathe easily through your mouth, but not your nose, then the breathing problem is in your nose.  Either way, it's certainly up to you whether to undergo septal surgery or not.  Alar reduction should not make it harder to breathe, but it could be a small risk.  Otherwise, the risks are largely cosmetic, such as asymmetry or dissatisfaction. Good luck!