Procedures
Alar base reduction (alarplasty)
₩649,000from 6,053 reviews189 clinics
Narrows wide nostrils or a flaring alar base by excising a wedge of tissue at the nostril rim or nostril sill and suturing the edges together.
9 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalLocal445 before/after photos
Rating
9.64/ 10
from 6,053 reviews
Satisfaction
96.8%
from 6,053 reviews
Median price
₩649,000
₩429,000–₩1,250,000 · ≈ US$456
Downtime
5–10days
Full recovery 4–24 wks
Flight safe
7days after
Calculated from 73 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026
How much does Alar base reduction (alarplasty) cost in Korea?
Median price ₩649,000 (≈ US$456). ₩429,000–₩1,250,000 — Calculated from 73 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded)
Bundled procedures ₩990,000 · From 352 bundled cases
How long is the downtime for Alar base reduction (alarplasty)?
5–10 days. Full recovery 4–24 wks · Flight safe 7 days
Leaves a small scar at the nostril base or inside the sill, and because each side is excised separately some asymmetry can result.
This information was compiled by our editorial team from publicly available clinical sources. This site has no physician reviewer. Please consult your treating doctor before making any decision.
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