Will Alarplasty Help Fix my High, Flared, Uneven Nostrils? What is Likely Causing This Asymmetry? (photo)

Hi Asy,

 

A tip-plasty will correct the "offending party", as one of my recent rhinoplasty patients addressed her nasal deformity.  Your question can best be answered after a complete examination of your nose, including inside (your nasal septum may be contributing).  Your best course of action is to consult with a few rhinoplasty experts, and then be sure to choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully.  Alar plasty alone will not correct your assymetry.  Good luck and be well.

Best,

Dr. P

An alarplasty will only reduce the width of the base of the nostrils and does not effect flaring.  Flaring of the nostrils can be addressed with a combination of composite grafts or alar rim grafts or baton grafts placed inside the nostril.  Patient’s nostrils are never exactly symmetric, so some minor asymmetry is within tolerance either before or after a rhinoplasty surgery.