Do I need a revision alar base reduction OR simply scar revision surgery? (Photo)

It looks like the incision should heal well and I don't think that the Manuca honey has effected the healing.  However, the placement of the incision looks to be a little high on the ala.  I generally try to avoid the portion of the alar rim that starts to curve away from the cheek and...

I think there is a case to be made for Alar reduction. I would suggest you try video imaging to make certain that you will be pleased with the result. There's no going back after the operation.

Dear Iwadin,Thank you for your question. This is a common question that I get asked all the time. To allay your fears and anyone else with the same concerns, the initial swelling is not predictive of the final result. 8 days after operation is still a very early phase of healing but I u...

Thank you for your question.  Yes, they can both be performed at the same time safely.  They can also both be performed under local.  Length of procedure varies, but you could expect about 1-2 hours of operative time (there is a lot of meticulous suturing).  You and your...

Thank you for your question. Alar base reduction is used to reduce alar flaring by resecting skin at the base of the nose. Negative side effects include over narrowing of the nose giving an unnatural appearance, tip necrosis if resected too high, an unfavorable scar and external nasal valve...

The movement that you describe in the tip of your nose is due to the muscles that are at the base of the nose and the lack of support that you have in the nasal tip.  In order to fully correct the problem, I would recommend rhinoplasty to give the tip more support and an alar base reduction...