Down the Alar, Up the Look!

Nasal alar surgery

#Lowering the alar #Nostril surgery #Nostrils #Alar surgery #Nostrils

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The shape of the alar can change the overall image of the face.

When the nose is upturned, the nostrils are exposed from the front,

which can create concerns about aesthetics and a sharper-looking impression.

When the nose is upturned, the tip of the nose may be raised,

the columella separating the two nostrils may be elevated,

or the outer part of the nostrils, the alar,

may be raised as well, which can be the cause.

Depending on the shape of the alar,

the image of the face changes.

Today, we will look at the phenomenon of the nose appearing upturned due to the alar.

“What is alar (nostril) lowering surgery?”

Here, the alar refers to the part that extends sideways from the tip of the nose

and continues to the cheeks.

Depending on the size and position of the alar, the nose may appear larger

or more spread out,

and the degree of nostril exposure changes.

Many people focus on the bridge of the nose to achieve a pretty nose.

However, a beautiful nose shape should consider not only the bridge,

but also various factors such as the height of the tip,

the degree of upturn, and the size of the nostrils.

“What kind of people is it suitable for?”

Suitable candidates

1. Cases where the alar is raised upward and the nostrils are very visible

2. Cases where the shape and size of the two nostrils are asymmetrical

3. Cases where, after nose surgery, the tip of the nose became pinched,

but revision surgery feels burdensome

4. Cases where upturned nose correction was performed,

but the nostrils still appear upturned

5. Cases of an upturned nose

“How is the surgery performed?”

1. Method using the skin inside the nostril

V-Y advancement

The skin inside the nostril is incised in a V shape,

moved to the edge,

and then sutured in a Y shape

to lower the alar.

2. Alar cartilage repositioning improved

through septal cartilage repositioning

By repositioning the septal cartilage downward,

the alar can be lowered.

3. Cartilage grafting using autologous cartilage

Autologous cartilage such as ear cartilage or septal cartilage is harvested

and grafted to the edge of the alar to lower it.

4. Method using the skin inside the nostril

V-Y advancement + cartilage grafting

The tissue inside the nose is incised,

moved downward,

and autologous cartilage is grafted to the alar,

which is a combined procedure to lower the alar.

5. Composite tissue grafting

When there is insufficient alar tissue,

when there is concern about recurrence even after surgery,

or when it is difficult to dramatically change the shape with cartilage alone,

cartilage and skin from the ear can also be harvested

and grafted to the alar.

“What surgery is good to do together with alar lowering surgery?”

When the columella is excessively low,

alignment of the nose can be adjusted by performing surgery to raise the columella

together with alar lowering surgery.

When the alar is significantly drooped downward,

surgery to raise the alar can improve the feeling that the nasal tip looks stuffy

and blunt.

Today, we looked at alar lowering surgery.

Because it requires delicate treatment, it is important to find a design that suits your nose through consultation.

To find the design that suits you,

it differs according to each person's nasal structure,

so after 충분한 consultation, create a nose that suits you.

Ruho Plastic Surgery Clinic

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Clinic Hours

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#Dr. Park Il

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