Does alarplasty make nasolabial folds deeper?

If one is narrowing the base of the nose, that is decreasing the width of the nose by removing skin along the floor of the nostrils, one would not expect significant changes at the nasolabial folds. Will one must take care when undergoing this maneuver as it can make the tip of the nose appear a bit wide if narrowing the base is overdone.

Alarplasty involves reducing the size of your nostrils by cutting out a crescent of skin where the nostril meets the cheek.  It should have no effect on your nasilabial folds.

Hello. An alar base reduction will narrow the width of the nostrils and base of the nose. The incisions can be hidden in the alar crease. The nasolabial folds are not deepened by this maneuver but the scar in the alar crease may be notable for a few months. Good luck. Dr. B

Typically, the alar plasty should not affect the nasolabial folds.  However, if the alar base excision is not done well, the nasolabial folds can change.  

Alarplasty done correctly has no affect on the nasolabial folds.  See you surgeon for an in person exam.

Dear Elaine, Alarplasty if done properly should have no affect on your nasolabial folds. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.