I am looking to have done an alar base resection in NYC? (Photos)

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I want to make my nose more refine keeping it shape. I want light sedative anestesia. My budget is $3000-$5000. Attach a pic of the way my nose is, and another of what I want ( which I achieved squeezing it;)

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Alarplasty or alar base reduction is a very rewarding but technically challenging procedure. You have to be careful to not overdo it as it is irreversible. RegardsDr. J

David Tauber, MD · Answer

Many of our patients travel from around NYC to the Albany / Saratoga Springs area to avoid the high costs of surgery in the city. A alar base reduction alone in our practice often averages $2,500 to $3,500 and is done in the office under local so the patient can avoid facility and anesthesia costs and drive themselves to and from the procedure. For more info on rhinoplasty, see the link below.A detailed examination will help delineate the best surgical option and provide you a custom quote for your situation. Consultation with a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery would be the next best step.

A. Joshua Zimm, MD · Answer

Alar base reduction can be done under local anesthesia with sedation or straight local anesthesia.  It takes approximately an hour to perform or less.  You should consult with a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty for best results.  Best wishes.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

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 alar base reduction to decrease the width of your alar base.  Cost varies based on surgeon expertise.  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.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

An alar base reduction, if that is what you need, is a fairly straightforward procedure that can be performed with light sedation. You would have to be seen in person to be properly evaluated.

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