Would alar base reduction be useless without doing some work with the nose bridge as well?

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Or can I do alar base reduction as a standalone procedure and expect good results?

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can
accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your
lower nose. You may also benefit from an alar base reduction.  In order to give you accurate advise regarding your nasal dorsum, a true lateral profile picture would be helpful.  Make sure you specifically look at before and after
pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon
and not just a computer animation system. The most important
aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS · Answer

An alar base reduction can be performed as a procedure alone, or in combination with a Rhinoplasty. This should be discussed with your surgeon as there are many factors that will come into consideration and we would need to look at your nose from all angles. If you do not have a clear idea of the result you'd like, a 3D simulation consultation might be helpful... we offer this at our 111Harley St. clinic.

Wayne F. Larrabee, MD · Answer

Alar base reduction can be performed as an isolated procedure and even under local anesthesia. It all depends on the overall nasal contour and shape. Sometimes narrowing the base without the tip will create a disproportion.  An in person examination will be necessary to make that analysis and recommendation.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

Every nose is
different and unique to that individual. If the appearance of your nose
concerns you enough to do something about it, it can be improved with a natural
artistically performed rhinoplasty. What would be the best option and exact
procedure (alar base reduction alone or full rhinoplasty) would depend on an in person examination (not just an online
consultation) and discussion about desired outcome. 
Keep in mind that following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website
who proposes to tell you exactly what to do and how technically to do
it based on two dimensional photos without examining you, physically
feeling your tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical
history and discussing the pros and cons of the operative procedure would not
be in your best interest. Natural appearing results need to be individualized
and what is appropriate for one patient is not necessarily the best for someone
else. I would suggest that you find a surgeon with extensive rhinoplasty
experience certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and one who is
ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or facial plastic surgeon (otolaryngologist)  that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that
surgeon in person. 
Robert Singer, M.D., FACS
La Jolla, California

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear santalos5,it is hard to tell without an examination. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Would alar base reduction be useless without doing some work with the nose bridge as well?

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Answer: Rhinoplasty

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