Can I have a alarplasty done instead of a rhinoplasty? (Photos)

An alar reduction can be done to reduce the size of the nostrils.  However, I recommend you schedule a consultation to discuss all of your goals in detail with a  plastic surgeon to determine what is best for you.

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can
accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your
lower nose. You may also benefit from an alar base reduction.  Make
sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients
who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer
animation system. The most important aspect is to find a
surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a
qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Thank you for your question and photos. Yes, it is possible to just perform a reduction of the size of your alar rims and not do a rhinoplasty. However, I would take into account the overall shape and appearance of your nose when considering reducing only the alar rims. You may benefit from reducing other parts of your nose such is your nasal tip so that everything proportionately decreases in size. I recommend you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in rhinoplasty who can discuss your goals, examine you, do a virtual simulation, and show before/after photographs to see what type of results you can expect to get. Good luck!