Is alarplasty sufficient to achieve results I want? (photo)

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I have attached a photoshopped picture of the desirable nose that I want. All I did was reduced the nostrils and bulbous part in the center. Would these results seem achievable for me with just the alarplasty procedure? Because I'd rather not have implants of any kind in my body.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You reduced the nostrils, which is possible with an alar base reduction.  You also reduced the bulbous nature of the tip, which can only be improved with a tip plasty.  This can be done in closed fashion at the same time as the alar base reduction.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear Iheartsnuffles,Alarplasty will only narrow the nostrilsIf you wanted any other changes (like lifting of the tip or columella - bridge of skin between the nostrils), then you will need a little more adjusting than just the nostrilsYou would not need to have any implants, we can use your own cartilage, if necessaryWhen you are ready, please see a rhinoplasty specialist who can help you achieve a nice resultBest,Nima Shemirani

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Alarplasty will only change the width of the nostrils. To reduce the bulbous part in the middle involves the tip cartilages which is more of an open rhinoplasty technique which likely includes a cartilage graft as well..

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Yes the results you desire are possible but only understand healing has an active biologic phenomena vs photoshopping is a two dimensional issue...

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

An alarplasty is performed to improve flare or nasal width.  It is possible to do this for you, but an exam in person is essential.

Is alarplasty sufficient to achieve results I want? (photo)

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