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When it comes to alar base reduction, I can’t stress enough how important it is to get it right the first time! If done poorly, it is difficult to improve with a later revision. When done well, the scar is nearly imperceptible. Often it is not the only procedure needed to improve a nose, even though it may be your main complaint. Whenever you affect one part of the nose, it changes the relationship and proportion of the other units of the nose. The entire nose needs to be evaluated, including your breathing. I would definitely recommend consulting with a board certified Plastic Surgeon or Facial Plastic Surgeon who has experience with rhinoplasty and alar base reductions. If you are in the Los Angeles area, I would be happy to see you.
Most experienced rhinoplasty surgeons are also experienced in alar base reduction. It is a pretty common procedure. Go ona few consults with different plastic surgeons and you should be able to find a surgeon with whom you are comfortable.
Alar base reduction is a standard maneuver in rhinoplasty which any experienced rhinoplasty surgeon should be able to perform
We perform this operation with or without a rhinoplasty. I would need to see you to tell you what is best for your nose.
You should find an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon in your area who has before and after photos that show results that you like. Importantly, you want to see that your surgeon has experience with various alar base techniques.
The ASPS website is a good starting point for qualified board certified plastic surgeons. Consult with 3 - 4 experienced and expert surgeons to understand your options.
Any experienced rhinoplasty surgeon would have experience with alar base reductions. So simply consult with 2-3 recommended surgeons and choose the one whose results you like the best.
If you are considering alar base reduction, please consult with a board certified specialist who can better assist you in achieving the goals you desire. Generally you should find someone who you feel comfortable with and who shares your aesthetic eye.
Your entire nose needs be evaluated by a rhinoplastic surgeon well versed in your type of nose which I assume is ethnic in nature. Alar base reduction is misnomer since it is nasal base that usually needs to be reduced and most often is not. Alar reduction is what is usually performed and basically reduces the flaring of alae and does not address the width of nasal base. Alar and nasal base need to be reduced at same time. Alar Repositioning Technique will address both without scar formation.
Any skilled rhinoplastic surgeon should be able to do alar base surgery well. It is not a difficult procedure.
Yes too early one week is very early i ask myself and my patients to resist making judgement until at least one month (and even that is too early) the earliest you can get a good sense for how things are going to look is three months, and it really takes a year to get the best sense...
Hello, Yes, it is possible to perform this procedure under local anesthesia. Rhinoplasty can also be performed under local anesthesia. During a consultation, your options will be discussed with your surgeon and he/she will help you choose the best possible option depending on your...
Healing times can vary from person to person as there are so many factors that can alter the postoperative course. Every patient brings unique problems that can be solved in a variety of ways by different surgeons and different surgical approaches. Typically, your surgeon is only capable of...