What is the Difference Between Alar Rim Graft and Alar Batten Graft?

Overly pinched nasal ala need to be corrected by supporting the ala back toward its normal convex shape. It may also involve lengthening or stretching the ala downward. In both of these cases an alar batten graft is useful. An alar rim graft specifically addresses notching of the ala or retraction of the ala from removing too much marginal tissue. This is placed at the end of the existing alar cartilage along the nostril rims to stretch the skin downward. Finally, sometimes lateral crural grafts are needed as well to add rigidity back to the alar regions to support it from collapsing and they go underneath the existing alar cartilages to give it strength like a brace. I hope this information helps.

You would be surprised how much improvement you could see in your nose with an Injectable Filler treatment. Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty is not right for all nasal irregularities, but it does work well for improving a pinched tip, and for lowering retracted nostrils.
You should consult a board-certified Rhinoplasty specialist familliar with the art of using fillers in the nose. You should see many photos before you proceed.
Alar batten grafts are used to correct a pinched tip, and alar rim grafts are used to lower retracted nostrils. In my personal experience, Silikon-1000 works well for both of these conditions. All without the expense, inconvenience, risk and downtime associated with Revision Rhinoplasty Surgery.
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The alar rim is placed along the rim of the ala (nostril) and is used to reinforce the soft triangle and minimize alar notching. The alar batten acutally goes into the bulk of the nostril and on the basal view helps to achieve the triangular appearance you desire. It alos helps to prevent inspiratory collapse which is inward drawing of the nostrils with a deep breath.