Procedures
Alar retraction correction (nostril rim lowering)
from 149 reviews38 clinics
Lowers a retracted nostril rim by adding tissue to the alar margin, commonly with a composite skin-and-cartilage graft from the ear concha, an alar rim graft, or a lateral crural extension graft. It is frequently performed as part of revision rhinoplasty.
SurgicalSedation6 before/after photos
Rating
9.71/ 10
from 149 reviews
Satisfaction
95.3%
from 149 reviews
Downtime
7–14days
Full recovery 8–26 wks
Flight safe
10days after
FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026
How long is the downtime for Alar retraction correction (nostril rim lowering)?
7–14 days. Full recovery 8–26 wks · Flight safe 10 days
Composite grafts require an ear donor site and carry a risk of partial graft loss, and grafted skin can differ in colour and texture from the surrounding nostril rim.
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