Base is a bit wide - am I a candidate for alarplasty? (Photos)

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Hi I am of Jewish background and I am very happy with the bridge and bump on my nose I am however not very happy with the nostrils or base, I think it’s a bit wide, I am wondering if I am a candidate for Alarplasty. I am not interested in rhinoplasty or any extra or additional procedures as I am content with the overall shape. Can someone give me advice? What is the approximate cost??

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It could be done but I’m afraid without a full rhinoplasty your nostrils might look out of proportion. They’re not really too big anyway

Stephen J. Pincus, MD · Answer

The axis of your nostrils is up and back rather than anterior-posterior. An alarplasty would lower the back part of your nostrils to make them mare anterior-posterior. It's just a matter of preference!

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Can an alar plasty be done as an isolated procedure? An alar plasty can be done as an isolated procedure, under local anesthesia, in the office. Bear in mind however that the relationship between the nostril base and the tip should be akin to a triangle. If the nostril base is narrowed and the tip remains somewhat wide the relationship may become too rectangular rather than triangular.

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