How to reduce the alar skin? (photo)

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I’ve had a rhinoplasty but the lower part of my nose is still wide. One doctor told me that only steroid injections can reduce the size of my nose but I’ve seen a doctor online perform surgery specifically for this problem. What options do I have to reduce the size of my ala.? There’s been so much contradiction on this topic and want to know what could actually be done.

Rajaie Hazboun, MD, MBA · Answer

Thank you for posting your question here!My answer will be based on the limited information and pictures provided, for a detailed and personalized plan please consult with your plastic surgeon in person.It is hard to tell from the single picture provided what is needed . There are multiple ways of narrowing the nasal base or reducing the ala , your surgeon will have to figure out what is the issue first, is it the alar flaring or is it redundant nasal sill , each issue has a different surgical approach , but there are surgical solutions for the issue , I would encourage you to discuss with your surgeon so that they can come up with a plan that works for you.I hope this helps, best of luck!

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