Is Alar Reduction the Only Answer for a Big Nose? (Effective Methods to Correct a Double Nose)

 

Is Alar Reduction the Only Answer for a Big Nose? (Effective Methods to Correct a Double Nose)

 

In general, Asians have a lower nasal bridge and a broader tip than in Western countries.

As the nose is the centerpiece of our faces, it can create different looks depending on the height of the bridge of the nose and the shape of the nose,

 

Especially if you have a blunt, broad nose, it can make you look stuffy and unattractive.

Many people are interested in Alar reduction surgery to slim down the appearance of a broad nasal tip.

 

Alar reduction is a relatively simple procedure that can improve the appearance of bulging nostrils.

Depending on the thickness and width of the bilateral nostrils, excess skin is removed and sutured together, resulting in smaller and slimmer nostrils.

Alar reduction method: According to the thickness and spread of the nostrils, the skin is excised and sutured together.

 

 

However, Alar reduction can be irreversible if done improperly, so you must think carefully before surgery.

 

Today, I will talk about why you should take your time with this procedure, why there are many things to consider when performing an Alar reduction, and what you need to know before surgery.

 

#1. Nasal Reduction Surgery is not for all.

Since it is a surgery to excise and gather the skin, there is a specific limit to the improvement of Alar reduction alone,

 

There are many cases where the shape of the tip of the nose is improved by Alar reduction, but in fact, there are many cases where the shape of the nose gets worse, so caution is required during surgery.

 

So when will it be most effective to reduce it?

The types of patients who benefit most are those with extensive alar,

 

After surgery, these patients tend to have a high satisfaction rate because the nasal tip is slimmed down by Alar reduction alone.

 

<Alar Reduction BEFORE/AFTER>

These are the before & after photos of our patients.

 

The change in the shape of the tip of the nose is visible with alar reduction alone, without a separate nose bridge or tip surgery.

 

On the other hand, if you have a thick alar and small nostril, the alar reduction will make the nostrils smaller and the tip looks unnatural.

 

If the nose tip is also thick and you only reduce the alar, you may end up with a blunter nose shape and a more pronounced bulbous nose, so it's essential to consider the harmony of the nasal tip, not just the alar.

 

#2. Once the skin is excised and sutured, it is almost impossible to stretch it back.

Recovering once removed makes it very difficult, so reckless surgery is prohibited.

It should only be done in cases where alar reduction is effective, and even then, it should be done within reason.

#3. Design is also important when performing surgery.

Suppose you cut it off without considering the rounded curve of the nostrils. In that case, it can leave the outside of the nostrils looking cut off and the tip of the nose looking unnatural, so it's also important to design it so that the alar and nostrils remain round and natural in shape.

 

'Is there any other way to improve the flat nasal tip and wide nostril besides Alar Reduction?'

Alar reduction surgery isn't the only solution to a blunt, bulbous nose.

Depending on your bulbous nose type, you can improve the appearance of the alar or wide nostrils with the right solution.

 

1. Cartilage Repositioning, Nasal Tip Suture (Alar Reduction X)

Nasal Bridge + Nasal Tip + Cartilage Reposition + Nasal Tip Suture

 

For those with a low, broad nasal tip, like the patient above, bringing the tip of the nose together and raising it will make the alar look slimmer and the tip of the nose appear thinner. (In fact, in many cases, this method can improve the appearance of a broad alar).

2. Lowering Columella

Nasal Bridge + Nasal Tip + Alar Rim Lowering

Also, if your columella appears sunken, it may make your nose appear more bulbous than it is; in this case, you can perform a columella lowering procedure to give your nostrils a more defined, three-dimensional look, which will naturally reduce the appearance of your alar.

 

 

 

3. Alar Correction

Bulbous Nose + Cartilage Reposition + Nasal Tip Suture +Alar Correction

If you have severely exposed nostrils that give you a pig nose, like the patient above, we can perform an Alar Rim Lowering or Upturn Rhinoplasty can be performed to make the nostrils less visible.

4. Nasal tip soft tissue removal, cartilage suture

Nasal Bridge + Nasal Tip + Soft Tissue Removal + Nasal Tip Suture

Sometimes, a patient with a bulbous nose with a thick nasal tip wishes to have an alar reduction even though it's not the alar that is big.

In this case, reducing the size of the alar on both sides with the alar reduction can make the nose's tip look more massive and unnatural.

Nasal tip volume can be reduced by removing excess soft tissue or performing a nasal tip cartilage suture.

 

 

In recent years, many people have a complex about the shape of the tip of their nose, and the number of inquiries about alar reduction surgery has steadily increased.

 

However, a bulbous nose does not necessarily require an alar reduction, and it is possible to improve it through other surgeries suitable for each type of nose, so the first step is to consult with a plastic surgeon before surgery to make a plan right for your nose.

 

In addition, a thorough personalized analysis is essential, as each nose type may require a different approach to alar reduction and a customized design.

Suppose you are currently considering a nostril reduction. In that case, it would be best for you to have a consultation to determine the area and extent of excision, suture method, etc., based on various factors, including a surplus of alar, asymmetry, and nostril size.