How Long Before I See Alar Base Reduction Results?

 All doctors are saying the same thing - right after surgery.  If it still looks too wide in your mind, let your doctor know ASAP.

An alar base reduction should show improvement immediately. Swelling is usually minimal with that procedure and typically resolves in 10 to 14 days. If external sutures are placed, they are usually removed in 5 to 7 days.

 Even though the nose is swollen, the results are seen immediately. As the swelling goes down, it will get even smaller in the width of the nose.

 In most cases, you should see the results from alar base resection immediately.  If you have significant swelling, it may take a week or two for this to resolve and the tissues to settle.  Good luck with your recovery.

Alar base reduction results will be seen immediately after the surgery. The skin that is removed from the alar base once removed is clearly evident even through the swelling. It will become more evident over the next several weeks after the surgery as swelling decreases.