Alarplasty Scars. What Can I Do About Them?

You are correct that alar base reduction can be done under local anesthesia and is a short, outpatient procedure.  As far as any breathing problems are concerned, it should be pretty easy to tell if the problem is in your nose or your chest.  If you can breathe easily through your...

Dear Kricket88,   The main question is not in how to perform a given alarplasty because every patient is different and the nasal anatomy of every patient is unique in its own way. That being said, reduction of nostrils should be approached conservatively and delicately if it is...

Early on, nostril asymmetries can be present in the nose.  It is important to see how the changes occur when swelling decreases.  In cases of alar base asymmetry early on, you are usually better off waiting around 6 months, depending on the type of case.

A revision will always be a bit more difficult than a primary procedure.  It is possible to perform a touch up on one side to help make the nostrils appear more symmetrical. You will want to wait at least 6 months before having any revision work performed to your ala. 2-3 weeks is still...

In your case, an alarplasty alone would not help.  In general, an alarplasty, or alar base reduction will help reduce the size of the nostrils, making them less wide.  Your nostrils do not appear too wide, but appear to be receding upward.  Sometimes, when patients have nostrils...