Is it possible to only have an alarplasty performed? (Photos)

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I really like the profile view of my nose, my only concern is with age my nose seems to have spread and I would like to have alarplasty performed to address that. I do not desire a very defined tip. I'm just concerned with the breadth or width of my nose in proportion to my face. Is it possible?

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

thank you for your question. Yes it is possible to only have alarplasty procedure only. this can be done in office under local anesthesia.It's best to have a thorough in person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss all your treatment options. Best of luck!Dr. Dhaval M. PatelDouble board-certified plastic surgeon Chicago-water tower place, OakBrook, Hoffman Estates

Miguel Mascaro, MD · Answer

To answer your question, absolutely.  You can certainly have just the alar base procedure performed, and it can be done under local anesthesia.  It is very well tolerated, with only minimal swelling and bruising.  Stitches come out fairly quickly.  Best of luck!

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  I agree with your assessment that the base of your nose appears wide.  Alarplasty can help address this.   Based on your
photograph, you may also benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can
accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your
lower nose.  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

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is possible to perform an isolated alarplasty. You should be seen in person to review with you what could be accomplished.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Yes, it is possible to only perform an alar-plasty which narrows the base of the nostrils. This can be performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure which takes approximately 30 minutes.

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