Is this type of alarplasty performed in the US? (Photo)

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I have alar overhang which blocks the view of my nostrils from the sides, I want a surgery to have them lifted. But I have only found base-reduction alarplasty, which is not what I want. I've found info on this surgery being performed in the Philippines since this type of nose is more common there. I am a white woman and have not seen anyone else with a nose like mine here, but I'm wary about traveling to get a surgery there is minimal info on. Is this performed in the US?

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can understand from your question if you can share your photos from side and front profile 95 angle we can do better evaluation.
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best Regards!

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello, yes, this this procedure is done in the U.S. It is always recommended to schedule a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasties as well as ethnic noses to address this type of procedure.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

What you are describing is rarely done, at least in the United States. You risk having a bad contour with it. I do lots of pasties but would not do what you suggest

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

I have no doubts that you will find quite a few board certified plastic surgeons in this country who will be able to help you. In person or teleconference consultation with 1-2 plastic surgeons with expertise in Asian noses would help. Start your search. Good luck.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. There are ways to help with what you describe but the illustration shows extreme alar retraction which would not be a good look. Something less extreme would likely be better. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

When somebody has a condition, like image C in your diagram, this may be repaired by lengthening somebody's nose, or with an extended columella strut graft, ie Forward to columella and to increase profile nostril show to around 3 to 4 mm.. The thick nostril tissue is not something that can be lifted, in our experience. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Is this type of alarplasty performed in the US? (Photo)

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