Hello Everyone, I'm having an alar base reduction operation this November. I have to admit I am quite nervous about the outcome. After initial consultation with the surgeon, he told me that I have to undergo alarplasty. My question is, given the condition of my nose, can alar base reduction as a stand alone procedure yield quite promising results? I'm also aware that since I have thick sebaceous glands, the tip may not be refined. Thank you for reading my letter I hope to hear from you. Clement
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October 18, 2012
Answer: Alar base reduction should be done conservatively and only when needed
There is no set amount that needs to be removed. It all depends on the current width of your nose, whether your nose flares with smiling, and what will still maintain a natural appearance with the rest of your face. Generally, the recommendation of "x mm" will refer to each side....
The scar and alar retraction are significant and it will take some time to sort out. You might have to wait six months or longer for the tip and ala to soften before planning a revision of the scar
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