Procedures
Alar reduction (alarplasty / nostril narrowing)
from 322 reviews48 clinics
Narrows the nostril base by excising a wedge of tissue at the nostril sill or the lateral alar wall and closing it with fine sutures. It changes nostril width and flare rather than the bridge or tip.
4 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalLocal15 before/after photos
Rating
9.65/ 10
from 322 reviews
Satisfaction
96.0%
from 322 reviews
Downtime
5–10days
Full recovery 12–26 wks
Flight safe
7days after
FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026
How long is the downtime for Alar reduction (alarplasty / nostril narrowing)?
5–10 days. Full recovery 12–26 wks · Flight safe 7 days
A small permanent scar remains at the nostril margin or sill, and excessive resection is difficult to reverse.
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