Do nostrils still shrink after closed rhinoplasty?

Hello Opti,
Nostrils generally remain the same size after closed rhinoplasty unless the surgeon has actively tried to change the shape, either larger with grafting or smaller with nostril alar rim reduction.  It is very important that your rhinoplasty surgeon and you are on the same "wave length" regarding your aesthetic rhinoplasty goals.  I recommend holding off on surgery until the patient feels comfortable with their surgeon and the plan to change their nose.  Good luck and be well.

It would be very difficult to give you satisfactory answer without in person evaluation or, at least, series of good photos. Rhinoplasty includes multiple steps, including management of the nostril shape and size. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, expert in rhinoplasty is recommended. Some offices with busy rhinoplasty practice will also have 3D simulation software which may give you an idea what to expect. Good luck.

Alarplasty: A nostril tuck or “alarplasty“ can be done to make the nostrils narrower in width, or shorter in length, depending on what the goal is.