Would an alarplasty/rhinoplasty be suitable for my face? (photos)

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When I smile my nostrils stretch, especially when I smile wide. For quite awhile I've been thinking about getting alarplasty in order to decrease the width of my nose and possibly a rhinoplasty to give my nose more definition, raising the bridge improving my side profile. My only concerns are that an alarplasty would not suit my face because my eyes are set far apart and the original wideness of my nose balances that factor out. If alarplasty is not the way to go with my nose, what are other options?

Elliot M. Heller, MD · Answer

My recommendation would be to consult with a plastic surgeon and see if they think your a good candidate for a rhinoplasty, as its hard to tell by photos. Best of luck.

Kevin R. Smith, MD · Answer

Difficult to tell from the pictures. However a small resection of the alar could provide some narrowing. You have to be careful because as you narrow the nostrils the tip can then appear larger and need to be narrowed to maintain the proportions.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Whether and what type of rhinoplasty may be beneficial for your facial appearance can not be determined just based on a frontal view picture alone. How your nose looks from different angles (side and three quarter views) is an important part of rhinoplasty assessment. From these pictures computer imaging can be done to see what type of changes may or may not be best.

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty and alar base reduction will suit your face nicely.  It will give you the balance that you need.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A better set of photos are required including looking up the nostrils to determine the width of the nostrils before making any decisions. And the rhinoplasty procedure can narrow wide nostrils, give more definition to the sidewalls and raise the bridge all simultaneously  with closed rhinoplasty techniques. For more information and many examples, please see the link and the video below

Would an alarplasty/rhinoplasty be suitable for my face? (photos)

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Answer: You will benefit from full rhinoplasty and alar base reduction

Answer: You will benefit from full rhinoplasty and alar base reduction

Answer: Alar-plasty candidate

Answer: Alar-plasty candidate

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Would an alarplasty/rhinoplasty be suitable for my face? (photos)

Answers (8)

Answer: You will benefit from full rhinoplasty and alar base reduction

Answer: You will benefit from full rhinoplasty and alar base reduction

Answer: Alar-plasty candidate

Answer: Alar-plasty candidate

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