Facial Plastic Surgery

Beverly Hills

As one of the top facial plastic surgeons Los Angeles & Beverly Hills has to offer, Dr. Lee understands the frustration that comes with wide nostrils and cosmetic nasal flaws. Often times, Dr. Lee recommends an alar base reduction, which is a special procedure designed to narrow the width of the nostril base. In this way, the surgery minimizes the appearance of overly prominent nostrils and achieves a more attractive and harmonious overall look.

Is an alar base reduction right for you?

When men and women are unhappy with the entire appearance of their nose, they typically undergo a full rhinoplasty procedure, which is designed to sculpt, reshape and resize the nose until your ideal look has been achieved. However, if your only complaint is that your nostrils are too wide, an alar base reduction – which is a much smaller and less intensive procedure – may be ideal. To qualify for this procedure, you should be in good overall health and possess realistic expectations for what an alar base reduction can accomplish. As it exclusively focuses on the nostrils, it won’t change the shape of the rest of your nose or drastically alter your facial appearance.

You’ll still look like you – your nostrils will just be less prominent. During your initial consultation with Dr. Lee, she will help you determine whether or not this procedure is in your best interest and can accomplish your precise cosmetic objectives.

In the event that an alar base reduction is not an appropriate procedure, Dr. Lee offers several other ethnic rhinoplasty procedures. Those are:

  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • African-American Rhinoplasty
  • Middle-Eastern Rhinoplasty
  • Hispanic & Latin Rhinoplasty
Banner media

An Overview of Alar Base Reduction

To prepare for among the best alar base reduction Beverly Hills has to offer, Dr. Lee will spend a substantial amount of time with you, evaluating your anatomy and how it relates to your nose and the size of your nostrils. She will then work closely with you to compose a custom surgical plan designed to decrease the size of your nostrils, while ensuring an extremely natural result. In working with ethnic patients, Dr. Lee is careful to ensure the cosmetic outcome doesn’t necessarily strip away all traces of your ethnic identity, but rather refines it to create a more harmonious overall look.

To perform your actual surgery, Dr. Lee will begin by administering local anesthesia to ensure your comfort and safety. From there, she will make a precise incision in the crease where your nostril wall meets your cheek. She will then remove a wedge-shaped piece of the nostril wall, effectively narrowing the nostrils and achieving a more attractive look. Once your precise cosmetic goals have been accomplished, Dr. Lee will meticulously close the incisions to minimize any scarring and ensure a discreet final result.

woman with long brown hair

What to expect during recovery

Immediately after your alar base reduction, you can expect to experience some nasal swelling, congestion, and pain, though it will all be manageable by ensuring your head is elevated at all times and taking your prescribed pain medication as directed. During this time, you will be advised to avoid strenuous activity and doing anything that may place stress or pressure on your nose. In most cases, you will be able to resume work and your normal daily routine within one week, though Dr. Lee will provide you with personalized guidance during your post-operative appointments.

Schedule your consultation with Dr. Kimberly J. Lee today

If you feel that overly wide or asymmetrical nostrils are detracting from your appearance, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Lee today for among the best alar base reduction Los Angeles has to offer. During your meeting, she will carefully evaluate your nose and facial anatomy as a whole, before composing a custom treatment plan designed to achieve less prominent nostrils and create a more attractive, and extremely natural, end result.

flower

TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP

Schedule Your Consultation

Reach out and speak with a member of our dedicated staff, and take those first exciting steps on your empowering cosmetic journey today.

In Office Virtual
Contact us media
Accessibility: If you are vision-impaired or have some other impairment covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to using this website, please contact our Accessibility Manager at (888) 417-8101.
Contact Us