Sill excisions are used to narrow the base of the alar, or where it attaches to the cheek, and reduce nostril width. Incisions are made on the inside of the nose. This technique is often combined with the wedge technique to reduce alar flare and narrow nostrils.

Can nostril size be reduced?

Many people worry about overly-large nostrils or are concerned about the width or flare. Alar base reduction is a technique used to reduce the size of the nostrils, creating a smaller nostril opening and reducing width. This technique requires precision and will result in: Improved nose symmetry and balance.

What is an alar reduction?

Alar Reduction is a component of rhinoplasty. Alar Reduction is a specific technique that addresses the width of the nostrils only. The alar is the area of the nose that extends from the tip of the nose and rounds outwardly towards the cheek.