Can an alarplasty help deliver a more defined nose tip? (photos)

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Can Alarplasty give a more defined "pointy" tip or is just limited to reducing nostril width? Thank you!

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

In most cases Alarplasty is sufficient to achieve the appearance of a narrow nasal base or bottom half. However, some patients have bulbous or wide tip as well. In those cases you need both done. 
Based on your photos it is best to do both. 
Regards
Dr. J

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Alarplasty would not give quite the change you are showing. However you are a good candidate for the procedure. I recommend multiple consults bearing in mind that many surgeons don’t do them.

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

What does an alar plasty do? an alar plasty alone, only reduces the width of the base of the nostrils. Your tip looks fine to me but if you need more definition of your tip then a nasal tip plasty could be combined with an alar plasty. The nostrils should not be narrowed as much as you are showing in your simulated “after“ or you will not be able to breathe through your nose.

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