Alarplasty rhinoplasty for wide nostrils? Which kind? (Photo)

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I asked this question but didn't produce enough pictures thanks to Dr. kim who let me know! I'd like to make my nose smaller, i have a nostril flare and especially when I smile. The bridge of my nose is pretty small I'm sure that adds to the size of my nostrils. Which plastic surgery should I opt for? I don't care about the tip of my nose I'm looking for a small change. luckily I have big eyes, lips and cheeks which disguises the size of my nose a little. What's the best option for me?

Christopher Khorsandi, MD · Answer

In this type of nose structure an alar cinch to narrow the nostrils. There is also a possibility of a weir excision along with the alar cinch. However a consultation with a surgeon is required to examine the tissues.

John Layke, DO, FACS · Answer

After reviewing your photos, I believe that you are a great candidate for a rhinoplasty.  This would add height to the bridge of your nose, tip projection, and narrow the base.  I recommend seeking out a Board-Certified plastic surgeon who will accurately examine your nose, create a simulation based on what your nose COULD look like after surgery, and tailor a plan according to your needs and wishes.  Good luck!

Steven J. Smith, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, the alae cannot be adequately treated without treatment of the entire nose. You appear to have thick, oily skin with ptosis of the nasal tip and a shallow dorsum.To treat the alae and nostril appearance, you would likely need tip projection and rotation as well as dorsal augmentation and alar base narrowing.  The soft tissue envelope could have the subcutaneous tissue trimmed from the undersurface to allow better redraping of the skin over the new structure.Also, a second stage of laser resurfacing could thin the skin further for additional refinement and definition.

Ashok Govila, FRCS, MCh, MS - Account Suspended · Answer

Thanks for the question.Although to avoid identity incomplete pictures have been posted but its clear a good rhinoplasty is what you need that means lifting the bride of nose reducing the size of nostrils at rest and at smile and the tip plasty.If you can post your full face to us we can tell you better.I normally reduce the nostrils from inside of the nose to avoid scar at the base of alae outside the nose that looks terrible.I also fix the distance between two alae of nose by a dermis graft holding them together so that that nostrils cant move out with smile.I wish you all the best.

Alarplasty rhinoplasty for wide nostrils? Which kind? (Photo)

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