Alar Base Reduction

Alar Base Reduction is a procedure that reduces wide alar bases to improve the proportions of the nose and the overall Face. If the nostrils are large, a portion of the alar tissue is excised and sutured. If the area beneath the nostrils is wide, a small incision is made and sutures are used to draw the alar bases inward. Incision lines are placed in inconspicuous areas, such as the alar crease.

Wide alar bases can make the nose appear larger and create a heavier-looking impression. By improving alar base imbalance, this procedure enhances overall facial harmony and creates a more defined appearance while minimizing unnecessary tissue damage to achieve a soft, natural nasal contour.

Recommended for

· Those with wide, flared alar bases that make the nose appear low · Those with excessively thick and large lower nasal Cartilage · Those who want a more refined nose through Alar Base Reduction · Those with thick Nasal Tip skin and abundant subcutaneous tissue

Alar Base Reduction POINT

By considering each individual's nasal structure and face shape, wide alar bases are improved to create a stable and harmonious nasal contour.

· Point 1. Proportions harmonious with the overall Face · Point 2. Natural changes without an obvious surgical appearance · Point 3. Customized design reflecting the individual's nasal shape

Alar Base Reduction Methods by Type

CASE 1. Large nostrils

Before-and-after photos (left: before surgery · right: 1 month after surgery) This case involves alar bases that appear wide due to wide nostrils.

When there is relatively little alar tissue but the nostrils are large, making the alar bases appear wide, a portion of the alar tissue is excised and then sutured.

CASE 2. Wide area beneath the nostrils

Before-and-after photos (left: before surgery · right: 1 month after surgery) This case involves alar bases that appear wide due to a wide Columella.

When the alar bases appear wide because there is abundant alar tissue or the area beneath the nostrils is wide, even if the nostrils are not large, a small incision is made beneath the nostrils and sutures are used to draw the alar bases inward.

Before-and-After Photos

Before-and-after photos (left: before surgery · right: after surgery) · Nasal Bridge + Nasal Tip + Alar Base Reduction — Before surgery → 1 month after surgery

Surgery Information

| Surgery time: 30 minutes | Anesthesia: Sedation anesthesia | Follow-up visits: 1–2 times | Return to daily activities: 7 days

Pre- and Post-Operative Precautions

After Surgery

· Major swelling and bruising usually subside within 1–2 weeks, and patients can generally return to daily activities relatively quickly. · When incisions are involved, it may take approximately 1–3 months for residual swelling to resolve and for the tissues to settle naturally. · Incision lines are usually placed along the inner alar crease or lower edge of the alar base, making them inconspicuous, and they gradually fade over time.

Please Be Sure to Check

Surgical results may vary by individual, and side effects such as bleeding, infection, and inflammation may occur; therefore, thorough consultation is necessary. The surgical method is determined through consultation with a specialist.