Nostril width refinement

Alar Reduction

Alar reduction changes selected tissue around the nostril base to address width or flare.

Understanding the treatment

The clinic describes tissue removal and suturing, chosen according to the nostril and alar shape. Reducing width must be balanced with symmetry and function.

The choice of treatment depends on the examination, your medical history and the area being treated. Results vary from person to person.

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Clinic illustration of an incision used in one alar-reduction approach. Location depends on nostril anatomy.

Illustration of adjustment at the alar base. It is not a patient result; scarring and asymmetry are considerations.

What your doctor assesses

Alar flare, base width and nostril asymmetry
Skin thickness, prior surgery and breathing
Incision placement, scars and the limits of reduction

Recovery & things to consider

Swelling and visible incision lines are possible. Follow wound-care and suture-removal instructions; narrowing and scar appearance are assessed as healing progresses.