Nostril Reduction
Also known as: Alarplasty.
Korean name: 콧볼축소
About this procedure
A surgery that reduces the width of the nostrils by excising the outer or inner parts.
Who it's for
Individuals looking to improve the appearance of wide nostrils.
Effect
Aims to reduce nostril width, with results varying by individual.
How long results last
Permanent
Procedure time
Within 2 hours (based on materials introduced with alar reduction, may be shorter if performed alone)
Anesthesia
Generally performed under sedation anesthesia (individual primary data not confirmed)
Downtime
Refer to common patterns (the excision range is smaller than for nasal bridge or tip surgeries, so it may be relatively shorter, but not definitive)
Hospital stay
Same-day (non-admission)
Stitch removal
Estimated around 7 days, but individual confirmation not possible
Recommended stay in Korea
7 days (general standard, hospital confirmation needed). Actual schedule to be confirmed during hospital consultation.
Often combined with
Often performed together with alar reduction.
Alternative procedures
Alar reduction — Nostril reduction is a surgery that only narrows the nostrils, while alar reduction includes a wider range up to the nasal tip.