Alar Reduction in Seoul

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Why Choose Chamin for Alar Reduction

• Nose-focused team: High-volume rhinoplasty center skilled in alar work as part of full nasal harmony.
• Scar strategy first: Incisions placed in natural creases, layered closure, and structured scar care for subtle healing.
• Valve-aware design: Conservative resection with optional alar rim/batten support when needed to avoid pinching or collapse.
• English-friendly care: Clear measurements, before/after planning, and itemized KRW/USD quotes.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

• Wide alar base (nostrils extend past alar–facial groove on front view)
• Excess flare (nostrils spread when smiling)
• Thick alar tissue making the nose look wide despite a refined tip
• Balanced expectations and willingness to follow scar-care instructions

Techniques We Use (Customized Mix)

1) Alar Base Wedge (Weir) Excision

• Removes a small wedge at the alar–facial junction to narrow width.
• Scar hides in the natural crease; millimeter-planned for symmetry.

2) Alar Sill Reduction

• Reduces the nostril floor (sill) inside the nose to decrease roundness/width without over-cutting the outer rim.

3) Flare Excision

• Targets lateral flare with a crescent-shaped excision when nostrils spread on smiling.

Adjuncts (Case-by-Case)

• Tip plasty (suture/graft) if a bulbous tip exaggerates nostril width
• Columella/alar rim support to maintain shape and airflow in thin or weak rims
• Closed or open rhinoplasty if bridge/tip also need refinement

We measure intercanthal width vs. alar width, smile dynamics, and nostril shape (pear/oval/round) to select the least invasive, most natural-looking plan.

Scar Care & Skin Considerations

• Placement: In the alar–facial groove ± inside the sill to stay inconspicuous.
• Closure: Layered, fine sutures; no tension.
• Care: Silicone gel/sheets after suture removal, strict SPF, massage on schedule.
• Skin of color: We use conservative design and close follow-up to minimize PIH or hypertrophic response.

Recovery (Typical)

• Days 1–3: Mild swelling; cool compress; sleep head-elevated.
• Days 4–7: Suture removal; makeup allowed around—not on—incisions after clearance.
• Week 2: Most pinkness fades; light activities fine.
• Weeks 2–3: Exercise resumes gradually; scars continue to refine for months.

Risks & How We Reduce Them

• Asymmetry, visible scarring, over/under-correction, alar notching or retraction, nostril shape change, valve narrowing, infection, touch-up.
• Mitigation: Millimetric planning, conservative excision, option to stage if in doubt, valve-friendly support, meticulous layered closure, structured scar care.

Aftercare Essentials

• Keep incisions clean/dry; ointment as directed
• Avoid pulling the upper lip widely or pressing/tugging on the nostrils
• No heavy glasses resting on the alae early on
• Silicone + SPF once wounds are sealed; attend all follow-ups

Costs & Quotes

Fees depend on technique (wedge, sill, flare), unilateral vs. bilateral, anesthesia, and combinations with tip/rhinoplasty. After consultation and photo review, you’ll receive a transparent, itemized KRW/USD estimate.

Contact & Access

Chamin Plastic Surgery
5–6F, Cheongha Building, 503 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00 · Sat 10:00–16:00 · Closed Sun/holidays
Tel: 02-517-0120
Subway: Sinnonhyeon (Exit 2) ~250 m · Nonhyeon (Exit 4) ~300 m

FAQs

Will the scars be visible?
They’re placed in the alar–facial crease and/or inside the nostril. With proper care, they typically fade well.

Can alar reduction make breathing harder?
We design conservatively and add alar support when indicated to protect the nasal valve.

Do I need tip surgery too?
If the tip is bulbous or droopy, combining tip plasty can create better overall balance.

Is it reversible?
Because tissue is removed, reversal is limited—hence our emphasis on conservative, measured changes.

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