Let’s Learn About Who Is a Candidate for Alar Reduction Surgery and the Surgical Methods!

Have you ever felt stressed because a wide alar base made you look dull?

Because the nose is located at the center of the face,

it plays an important role to the point that it can determine first impressions.

Of course, the ratio and harmony between the bridge and the tip are important,

but the width of the alar base is also very important.

When the alar base is wide, it can look flat and fail to create a sharp impression,

so more and more people are considering surgery.

In such cases, the required procedure is alar reduction surgery,

and today we will take some time to look at the candidates for this surgery and the surgical methods.

If you want a slim and refined nose line,

first, there are three representative cases where alar reduction is needed.

Check whether your own case falls into one of them!

First, when the alar base is excessively wide or large

Second, when the alar base is wide and makes the nose look low

Third, when the alar base is wide and makes the nostrils look large

What if the nostrils are large?

If the nostrils are large,

after making incisions in the alar base from the outer side to the inner side,

bring the alar bases together and carefully suture them,

which can reduce the alar width.

VN alar reduction does not simply involve making large incisions indiscriminately,

but instead finds the ideal alar proportion that suits each person’s facial balance and nose length,

then selects the appropriate surgical method,

resulting in slimmer alar bases.

What if the area below the nostrils is wide?

Also, in the case of a nose with a wide area below the nostrils,

if the lower part of the nostrils is tied together with sutures,

the width of the nose and the size of the nostrils are reduced.

As such, the surgical method can differ depending on the type.

Delicate design is essential so that the nostrils can take on a natural shape

with an appropriate proportion.

Maximum effect with minimal surgery!

VN alar reduction is not simply about reducing the size of the alar base,

but is performed with a surgical method suited to each person’s nostril shape and angle.

The surgery takes about 30 minutes,

suture removal is possible after 5 to 7 days,

and the average recovery period takes about 5 to 7 days.

A natural nostril shape

At VN, we design the alar base and nose bridge line to match the balance of the entire face,

showing natural results.

We find the ideal alar proportion that suits the face’s balance and nose length,

analyze the type of alar base, and select the appropriate surgical method

to complete a slimmer alar base.

If you are worried about a flat, wide alar base,

visit VN for a personalized one-on-one consultation!

Our medical team, equipped with know-how and technical expertise in alar reduction, will be with you.