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Is Alarplasty enough to lower tip and make nostrils smaller? (photo)

naney12Jan 2, 2025
Hello, I’m ready to make a change to my nose. I don’t dislike it, but I’d love it if it were a bit lower and my nostrils were a little less wide and flared. Would an Alarplasty be sufficient? The tip of my nose is a bit squishy and tends to dip down when I smile. Thanks!

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William Portuese, MD

You can certainly perform an Alar-plasty procedure under local anesthesia, which involves removal of 3 to 5 mm of skin at the base of the nostrils and sewing that together meticulously to reduce the size and width of the nostril base. General anesthesia is not required, and this procedure takes...

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Tanveer Janjua, MD

The photo shows an appropriate sized tip. It is not too big. However the nostrils are prominent. An alarplasty alone is enough. Also, down the road if you still feel the tip is bulbous then a delayed Tip-plasty can be done. Regards Dr. J

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Based on your photos, your nostrils are fairly symmetrical, however, there is some visible scar tissue in between your nostrils and your cheeks. I do not believe there is any good way to re-widen the base of the nose, however, dermabrasion procedures may be considered for improving the...

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