I am considering an alarplasty procedure hoping to straighten and narrow my nostrils. The overall aim is increased facial harmony. The second image is photoshopped to show a desired outcome. Is this unrealistic or attainable? Thank you for your insights!
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Sometimes an alar base reduction is all that is needed but other patients should also have a narrowing of the tip. I need to see pictures of your nose to make specific recommendations for you but any experienced rhinoplasty specialist can individualize the procedure to provide a natural result.
An alar plasty and a tip plasty are 2 completely different procedures. It is best to ask your operative surgeon what their postoperative restrictions are. An alar plasty incision can be placed on the inside of the nostrils or at the junction of the nostril. It really depends...
There are a few factors that contribute to visible or unnatural scarring following alar base excisions. One is the thickness and pigment of the skin itself; as darker and thicker skin has a greater chance for ending up with thicker scars and hyper pigmentation. This is not usually a factor...
