[Diva Plastic Surgery] Improving a wide ‘bulbous nose’ with alar reduction surgery and injections

The nose, located at the center of the face, significantly influences one's overall impression.

If the nose is wide or has a low bridge, it can make the face appear larger and create a dull impression,

leading many to seek solutions that can quickly help them achieve a more appealing appearance.

However, some individuals are hesitant because they haven't found detailed information about solutions that can transform their nose into the ideal line preferred by people of all ages.

At our clinic, we offer both non-surgical procedures that can quickly create a slim line without the fear of incisions, and surgical methods that involve incising inconspicuous areas to address the fundamental cause of a wide alar base.

By forming a natural nose line, we are attracting the attention of many people.

Furthermore, we provide solutions that help create a sophisticated image not only from the front but also from the side,

making them popular among those who desire a softer appearance.

If you are interested in learning more about our clinic's solutions that can beautifully improve the nose, a crucial part in determining one's image, please refer to the press articles to find answers to your questions.

Improving a wide ‘bulbous nose’ with alar reduction surgery and injections

The nose, located at the center of the face, significantly influences one's overall impression. As even small changes can make a big difference, a large alar base or nasal tip can make the face appear larger. Additionally, if the alar base is wide or blunt compared to the width of the nasal bridge, it can give a coarse and stuffy impression, easily leading to an unsophisticated look.

Since even a 1mm reduction in the alar base can dramatically change one's impression, an increasing number of people are seeking to improve a wide alar base through non-surgical methods like alar reduction injections or alar Botox, as well as alar reduction surgery. Those concerned about a wide alar base and a round, wide bulbous nose can undergo ‘alar reduction surgery’ to correct its width and transform it into an ideal nose tip shape that suits their individual features.

Non-incisional alar reduction procedures that create the most suitable nose shape by considering the balance of facial shape and nose shape include nose sculpting injections and alar reduction injections.

Firstly, alar reduction injections are composed of collagen- and fat-dissolving components, which break down the soft tissues and fat that form the nasal tip. This effectively reduces an excessively wide alar base and the thickness of the nasal tip or alar base with just about 2-3 treatment sessions.

Alar reduction injections typically take about 10 minutes to administer and have the advantage of showing quick results after the procedure. Since there is minimal scarring and swelling, there is no disruption to daily life. Therefore, alar reduction injections are a suitable method for those who wish to reduce their alar base but are hesitant about surgery, or for those who desire quick results with a simple procedure.

Furthermore, for those who wish to reduce their alar base while also making their nasal bridge and tip more prominent, ‘Hiko’ is an excellent option. Hiko filler is gaining attention as a procedure that combines dissolvable threads, which have received the highest Grade 4 from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, with fillers. Unlike traditional fillers, it can achieve a three-dimensional nose shape effect as if one had undergone nose surgery, leading to high interest in Hiko reviews. It can be applied to various nose types, including bulbous noses, low noses, and aquiline noses, and can address concerns about the nose line, including the nasal bridge and tip.

If the alar base is excessively wide or appears large due to wide nostrils, correction is possible through alar reduction surgery, which involves incising and narrowing the skin, or bulbous nose surgery. Alar reduction surgery is performed using different incision methods depending on the thickness of the alar base and the extent of its spread. The surgery time is approximately 10-20 minutes, and sutures are removed after 5-7 days. After surgery, one or two follow-up visits are sufficient without inpatient treatment, and daily life can typically resume after about a week.

Additionally, in the case of bulbous nose correction surgery, the alar cartilages at the tip of the nose can be gathered and fat removed to create a sharper nose tip. The surgery time is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, and discharge on the same day is possible. Suture removal takes about 3-7 days depending on the recovery status, and normal daily life can resume after suture removal.

As such, alar reduction methods that create an ideal nose shape tailored to each individual's facial proportions are divided into non-incisional and incisional approaches. Therefore, it is crucial to carefully determine which method is necessary for oneself and decide on the desired surgery or procedure.

Above all, to find a reputable clinic for bulbous nose correction or nose surgery, it is important to remember that seeking a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive clinical experience and expertise, rather than focusing on the cost or price of bulbous nose surgery, will be the shortcut to increasing surgical satisfaction.