I would like to know more about the alar sail excision procedure for hanging alar. Any suggestions?

Alar excisions for hanging alae? One of the reasons you do not hear much about these is that experienced rhinoplasty surgeons do not like making that external incision since that area is oily sebaceous skin and often leads to an unattractive scar.

Hello,Thank you for your question.  Most patient who require alar excisions are Asian or African American.  When these procedures are needed, patients tend to heal quite well.  Healing time varies for everyone, but expect 1 week for sutures.  Best of luck!

Alar rim excisions can be performed using an external or internal wedge excision. A consultation would be helpful to determine which technique is the best option for you.