Non-invasive alarplasty candidate?

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Im deathly afraid of anesthesia / not being in control of my breathing etc so No to a full rhino... furthermore Im happy with my ethnic nose, I'd just prefer reducing nostrils, for better facial balance. Do you think I'd get a nice result? Thanks so much!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If your only concern is the flare of your nostrils at the base of your nose, depending on your examination, alarplasty may be considered for achieving a narrower nasal appearance with local anesthetic in an office setting with minimal inconvenience. Hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Alarplasty can be done under local anesthesia easily. You don't need general anesthesia. In some cases a mild oral sedative can be given to clam down the anxiety.  Your nose is in good shape. You just need a little softening of the nostrils. 
Regards
Dr. J

William Portuese, MD · Answer

You can certainly perform an Alar-plasty procedure under local anesthesia, which involves removal of 3 to 5 mm of skin at the base of the nostrils and sewing that together meticulously to reduce the size and width of the nostril base. General anesthesia is not required, and this procedure takes about 30 minutes

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