Alarplasty recommendations - will this help with the nasolabial fold lines? (Photos)

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Hi I am 42 years old and have alwaya been consious of my large nose. I feel like it takes over my place and deepens the nasoolabial folds on my face. I like the shape of my nose. I just think it is too wide. I worry that as I age,it will get bigger . Do you think an alarplasty would be a great idea and would it reduce the lines on my face

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

An alarplasty is a great surgical option if you are bohtered by the width of the base of the nose and/or nostrils. It will have little to any effect on the nasolabial folds or other lines on your face. You are correct that the alar base widens as you age due to bony remodeling, so something you could consider to help combat that AND address the NLF, you could consider revolumization of hte piriform aperture region with filler or fat grafting.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your post photos, the capital ALAR wedges will not affect the wrinkles or nasolabial folds of your face. Plus, the potential of a scar must be discussed. Expect these to range from $2000-$4000. Best to virtual consult with.

Alarplasty recommendations - will this help with the nasolabial fold lines? (Photos)

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