Is It Possible to Have Alar Base Reduction, Nose Tip Lift and Nose Bump Removal in One Session?

In the hands of an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon, a true rhinoplasty can re-shape the tip, the dorsum, and alar bases to make your nose match your face in a natural fashion. That is really the signature of an excellent rhinoplasty, one that does not look done, but Looks Natural and Matches One’s Face. Choose your surgeon wisely.

Hello,

The three procedures you mentioned can be performed in one session. You may benefit from slightly lifting the tip, which will decrease the drooping appearance that takes place when smiling.  Eliminating the small nasal hump will help improve the appearance of your nose as well. Overall, it is a personal preference as to what changes you would like to make.  The procedures can be performed subtly to enhance your own natural features, without having it appear you had any surgery. Thank you, and I hope this helps answer your question.

Dr. Nassif

All of the maneuvers would normally be performed at one surgery. I prefer the open rhinoplasty approach for this combination of enhancements. Alar (nostril) base reduction, hump reduction and narrowing with osteotomies (gently breaking the nose), upward rotation of the nasal tip, increasing tip projection, and narrowing and refining the tip are all possible changes for your nose as photographed. Of course, a thorough evaluation and consultation in person is essential to determine the ideal plan for you. Good luck.

Regarding your first question, all of the procedures that you list (Alar Base Reduction, Nose Tip Lift and Nose Bump Removal) may be performed in one session. Regarding your second question, although your photos help, it is difficult for a surgeon to make specific recommendations without examining you in person. It would serve you well to receive individualized recommendations that are tailored to your concerns and preferences. That is best done during a personal consultation with a board certified surgeon. Good luck to you.

Absolutely! With rhinoplasty many techniques can be used to improve the appearance of the nose in the same session. While alar base reduction is done to make the base of the nose look narrower, it is typically used in African-American or Hispanic noses which tend to have a wider alar base. In addition, these types of noses often need extra support in the nasal tip to give them more projection. Lastly, many noses have a strong nasal profile with a nasal hump. All three of these techniques can be safely done in the same rhinoplasty procedure. Discussion of these techniques and possible rhinoplasty begins by consulting a qualified facial plastic or plastic surgeon.