Would a alar base reduction actually help change my nostril shape? Or would I have to get a full rhinoplasty? (photos)

Thank you for your question. I am not sure that Alar base reduction alone would provide the degree of change that would make a surgical procedure worthwhile for you. Best to seek an in person or virtual consultation in order to determine what is best for you.

thank you for posting your question. You are very pretty, and your nose compliments your face very well. Any surgery alternating your nostrils or alar base, may cause visible scars or asymmetry. I think you will be much better off by not doing anything. Altough some patients will benefit from a tip rhinoplasty and alar reduction, I truly think the risks outweigh the benefits in your case.

Hello and thank you for your questions and photos. Narrowing your nostrils will mainly constrict the base of your nasal airway, you will still have quite visible nostrils from a front view. Their is risks of scar formation at the base as well. An open technique tip rhinoplasty with septal graft to rotate your tip down would reduce the nostril appearance from a frontal view (with or without nostril narrowing). An in person analysis to fully evaluate the nasal cartilages and skin would help your surgeon to make a final recommendation.