Alar Lift Rhinoplasty
Alar Reduction (alar lifting) is a procedure for cases where the nostrils droop or spread widely downward,
lifting the alar wings upward to harmonize the nasal tip and columella.
It improves the balance between the columella and nostrils, creating a refined impression from both the front and side.
Surgery details may vary by individual,
and side effects such as inflammation, bleeding, and nerve damage may occur and require attention.
Surgery Duration
Approx. 1 hour
Anesthesia
IV Sedation
Suture Removal
After 5–7 days
Follow-up Visits
1–2 visits
Core Principles
When the nostrils droop, they become more exposed when smiling, giving a heavy impression. Lifting the alar position creates a fresher appearance.
When a short columella makes the nose look low, lifting the alars while correcting the height difference with the columella can refine the nasal tip line.
When drooping alars make the nostrils appear large, the exposure is reduced in consideration of harmony with the columella. This creates a balanced impression when viewed from the front.
When nostrils are severely exposed when smiling, the alar position is lifted upward for natural correction. A stable nose line is maintained even through changes in expression.
If the nasal tip is short or spread, correcting it simultaneously with the alar lift doubles the effect. Combining procedures enhances the overall completeness of the nose line.
Recommended For
If any of the following apply to you,
Alar Reduction may be worth considering.
Image areaWhen drooping alars make the nose look long or give a heavy impression
Image areaWhen nostrils are excessively exposed when smiling
Image areaWhen a short columella makes the nasal tip look low
Image areaWhen the nostril shape is asymmetric left and right
Image areaWhen the alar shape remains unsatisfactory even after alar reduction or rhinoplasty
Image areaWhen the nose-to-mouth ratio looks awkward from the front and the impression appears heavy
Key Features
We take care of both overall facial impression balance
and a speedy recovery.
When alars droop or spread, the nose appears wide and the face gives a heavy impression. By lifting the alars, the side line of the nose becomes clean and the proportions between the nose, forehead, and chin become harmonious.
Lifting the alars naturally harmonizes the proportions between the nose, forehead, and chin.
Reduced nostril exposure creates a neat impression from any angle.
A natural nose line is maintained even through changes in expression, improving a heavy impression.
Surgery time is shorter compared to full rhinoplasty, and scarring is minimal due to a small incision range or incisions inside the nostrils. Most patients return to daily life quickly after suture removal, with low recovery stress.
Shorter than full rhinoplasty, making the procedure relatively less burdensome.
Incisions inside the nostrils or within the nasal opening leave almost no visible surgical marks.
Suture removal and return to daily life is possible after 5–7 days.
Surgery Process
When nostril exposure is severe, it can be performed together with a nostril-lowering procedure,
or combined with nasal tip implants or cartilage reinforcement to maximize results.
3D-CT Condition Analysis
The condition of implants and internal nasal structure is precisely diagnosed, including signs of inflammation, deformation, or contracture. The alar cartilage and skin condition, as well as the nasal tip and columella position, are also assessed.
Reinforcement and Fixation
Through incisions inside the nostrils or the inner alar area, the alar skin and cartilage are excised or repositioned. The design ensures scars do not appear externally.
Recovery Management and Follow-up Check
Post-surgical swelling and recovery progress are monitored, with additional treatment as needed to check for any abnormalities. Suture removal is performed after 5–7 days.
Why PLEASURE
Alar Reduction is not simply about reducing the alar wings.
The columella-to-nostril ratio and overall facial balance are considered together
to design a nose line that is natural from both the front and side.
The design is not based solely on the alar wings, but also analyzes the columella and the degree of nostril exposure together.
Incisions inside the nostrils or within the nasal opening are used so that surgical marks are barely visible externally.
3D-CT is used to accurately assess the internal nasal structure and alar cartilage and skin condition in advance for precise planning.
Alar Reduction is combined with nasal tip and alar surgery to enhance the overall completeness of the nose line.
Not just the shape of the nose, but the overall proportions with the forehead and chin are considered to achieve a harmonious impression.
FAQ
Consultation
Alar Reduction results vary based on each individual's columella-to-nostril ratio and nasal structure.
Through an in-clinic consultation, we confirm your exact condition and design the most natural and balanced nose line together.
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Pleasure's dual system where surgical structural improvement and dermatological texture recovery work together. Designed with only what's needed, in the most harmonious order.
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Fundamental repositioning of anatomical structures. Fat displaced by aging and sagging ligaments and muscles are returned to their original positions, and anatomical expertise is used to re-establish the central axis of the face, achieving the most natural three-dimensionality.
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The skin's innate regenerative power that enhances surgical results. Skin barrier reconstruction and regenerative treatments bring skin condition to its peak before and after surgery, ensuring results last longer and more beautifully.
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