Can making your columella longer help the appearance of wide nostrils?

One of the techniques we use to lengthen a columella so the nose sticks out further from the face is with a columella strut graft. Depending how these grafts are placed, Cstruts can lead to a narrower nasal base appearance. Hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Thank you for your question. Wide nostrils are generally narrowed with an alar base reduction or osteotomies, depending on the root cause. If the undesired width is caused by tissue, it can be removed during an alar base reduction. If wide nasal bones are the cause, they can be broken and repositioned to create a more narrow result. For some patients, increasing the nasal tip projection can create a more narrowed, less rounded appearance.
When considering rhinoplasty, it’s important to know that it is one of the most complex of all plastic surgery procedures, requiring experience, skill, and even artistry to achieve an optimal outcome. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon, with expertise in rhinoplasty techniques. They will be able to answer any question you have and help you decide on the best treatment plan for you.

If someone is unhappy with the size, shape, or width of their nostrils, they may consider consulting a surgeon for alarplasty, also known as alar base reduction surgery. This procedure can effectively reduce the width of the nostril base, resulting in a smaller or less flared appearance of the nostrils.

I hope this helps,

Best of luck !

Randal Haworth