I am satisfied with the height and shape of my nose. However, I would like to reduce the flare at the base and decrease width at the base by around 3-5 mm. Are there any possible procedures that can reduce the width while preserving the natural curvature and shape? I have noticed in many "before and after" photos of alarplasty that the side of the base looks unnaturally flat. Also, in such a case, it is recommended that I seek a surgeon who is experienced with Asians? Thanks for your time.
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Answer: Alar base reduction to reduce nostril flare
Based on the current shape of your nostrils and the shape of the nostrils you fear, that is most likely what you will end up with. The triangular shape to which you refer has little to do with the alarplasty but with having an open rhinoplasty and narrowing the tip cartilages. You are referring...
An alar plasty is only performed to narrow the nostrils. A tip-plasty is required to narrow a bulbous tip. For many examples please see the link below to our rhinoplasty photo gallery
I do think fillers have a role in correction of skeletal asymmetries. I have used them for years for the nasal dorsum (to lessen the appearance of a "dorsal hump" and to smooth out asymmetries) and around the orbit for asymmetries from untreated fractures (see my picture gallery). Of all,...
