Is the alar sail excision method used among doctors in the US? (Photo)

January 16, 2016
Asked By:jdupsoon1 in Los Angeles, CA

Sail excision procedure for hanging/hooded alars is often done for Asian noses, but I have yet to see information about it on an American's surgeon's website. Are there US doctors out there that perform this? Can alar sail excisions alone make the nostrils sides appear smaller? Picture of what excision I'm talking about is attached.

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January 22, 2016

Answer: Alar sail excision

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January 22, 2016

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January 19, 2016

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