Alar Reduction: What Should You Consider?

Hello.

This is Vibe Plastic Surgery.

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For many Koreans,

it is common to have wide alar bases and thick nostrils

that are quite developed.

As this does not align with

today's trend of pursuing a refined image,

more people are seeking alar reduction surgery.

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What is Alar Reduction?

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It is a surgery where incisions are made on both sides of the alar base to remove excess skin or tissue,

which is then sutured back together to reduce the nostril size and gather the flared parts,

creating a slimmer nasal tip.

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When alar reduction is appropriately utilized,

you can achieve the effect of a slimmer appearance

when viewed from the front.

However, because there are many aspects to pay attention to during the surgery,

before deciding on the procedure, you must have a sufficient consultation

with a board-certified plastic surgeon

and make a careful decision.

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Also, just because the nasal tip looks thick,

you should not unconditionally undergo alar reduction.

Rather than being the first surgery you choose,

you should think of alar reduction as a conservative procedure

for the remaining width even after sufficiently raising the nasal tip,

which can lead to better results.

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Cases That Need Alar Reduction

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✔ When the nose looks bulbous due to wide alar bases

✔ When the skin of the alar base is thick

✔ When the nostrils look large due to wide alar bases

✔ When the alar base droops lower than the columella

✔ When the nasal bridge is high but the nasal tip looks flared

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At Vibe, after a precise examination using 3D-CT,

we apply different surgical methods depending on the thickness and condition of the alar base

to strive to create a three-dimensional

and refined image for you.

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Alar Reduction Surgical Methods

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Unlike other surgeries, because a portion of the skin is excised,

restoration is not easy, requiring a more cautious approach.

Considering the shape of the alar base, you must think about a harmonious line

connecting from the forehead to the tip of the chin, not just the nasal tip,

to achieve satisfactory surgical results

from both the front and the side.

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Alar Reduction Scars?

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Since the nose is the first thing people see when they look at you,

Vibe Plastic Surgery pays close attention during the incision,

carefully following the shape of the alar base,

and uses micro-suturing techniques so that scars are not visible,

minimizing scarring as much as possible.

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For those who have been worried about wide alar bases,

do not hesitate any longer and visit Vibe

to blow away your complexes.

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#Vibe is different. Vibe stands out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of surgery is alar reduction?

Alar reduction is a surgical procedure that involves incising both alar wings of the nose, removing excess skin or tissue, and then suturing the area. This helps reduce the size of the nostrils, gather the flared parts to make the nasal tip slimmer, and achieve a more slender facial appearance when viewed from the front.

If my nasal tip is thick, do I automatically need alar reduction?

No. Rather than immediately opting for alar reduction, it is better to first sufficiently raise the nasal tip and then conservatively perform surgery on any remaining parts to achieve more natural and better results.

Does alar reduction surgery leave significant scars?

No, scarring can be minimized. We carefully make incisions along the shape of the alar and perform precise microsutures to ensure scars are not noticeable, thereby reducing concerns about post-surgical scarring.

Can alar reduction surgery be reversed to its original state?

Reversal is not easy. Since this surgical method involves directly cutting a portion of the skin, it is crucial to have a thorough consultation with a plastic surgeon and carefully decide whether to proceed with the surgery.

Who is a suitable candidate for alar reduction?

It is suitable for individuals whose nose appears blunt due to wide alar or whose nostrils appear large. It is also effective for those with thick alar skin, alar that droop below the columella, or those with a high nasal bridge but a flared nasal tip.