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

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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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Eric M. Joseph, MD

If your only concern is the flare of your nostrils at the base of your nose, depending on your examination, alarplasty may be considered for achieving a narrower nasal appearance with local anesthetic in an office setting with minimal inconvenience. Hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

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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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Eric M. Joseph, MD

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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Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS

Any attempts at using "bands" or "threads" to reshape or narrow the nose will result in a temporary shape change at best, and will result in significant scarring and deformity to the nose at worst. Best to consult with experienced rhinoplasty surgeons with regards to the safest and most...

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Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS

A combination of a Weir with nasal sill excision will create the optimal outcome for you given the excessive width of your sill, but also the excessive flare of your ala. Preserving the appropriate degree of flare and width will allow for a significant improvement in the shape of your nostrils...

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Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS

Alarplasty alone can reduce the width and/or flare of the nostrils and ala. It does not change the size or shape of the nasal tip. Surgical rhinoplasty is the safest and most effective way to create permament changes to the size and shape of the nasal tip.

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