Alar-plasty is a procedure designed to refine and reshape the nostrils for a more balanced and proportionate look. Whether narrowing wide nostrils or improving overall nasal harmony, alar-plasty offers subtle yet impactful changes that enhance the natural beauty of your face. The procedure is tailored to your unique features, ensuring results that feel both flattering and in line with your overall aesthetic goals.
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The alars are the fleshy sides of the nostrils, and when widened, they can make the nose appear disproportionately large and out of harmony with the facial fifths.
Alar-plasty involves narrowing the alar base to reduce the width of the nose, restoring balance and proportion. Nostril-plasty can further refine the nostrils by reducing their size and reshaping them.
Rhinoplasty requires precision and careful consideration of facial harmony.
The nose, as the central feature of the face, must be in proportion to other facial features for optimal aesthetic results.
Using 3D imaging, we perform detailed planning and take precise measurements to ensure a balanced and natural outcome. Ideally, the width of the nose should match the width of the eye. Excessive nostril flare can disrupt this balance, giving the nose a flat appearance, which can be addressed during surgery.
This approach ensures that the nose complements the face from all angles.
An overview of the techniques used to achieve a narrower, more harmonious nasal base while maintaining balance and functionality.
The open incision technique involves a wedge incision to narrow the alar base by 2–4 mm, with the incision carefully hidden along the natural alar groove to ensure scars are not visible.
This approach narrows the alar base, reduces nostril size, and elevates and projects the nasal tip for a more balanced appearance. However, it is not suitable for patients with naturally narrow nostrils, as it may cause breathing difficulties. It is particularly effective for individuals with larger nostrils, as it allows precise control over nostril size and nasal proportions.
The non-incision technique uses alar sutures to draw the edges of the nose together and narrow the columella without removing any skin.
This approach is ideal for patients with a wide columella and normal-sized nostrils. However, it is not suitable when nostril size reduction is required, as there is a higher risk of recurrence.
Key benefits include the ability to adjust the width of the alar and columella, a fast recovery, no visible scars, and no risk of nasal congestion.
Consult our MOH-accredited plastic surgeon for a personalised treatment plan.
Alar-plasty is suitable for patients:
Alar-plasty can be a simple procedure but it can create a profound change in your appearance
Proper planning and precise suturing are critical to minimising scarring after alar-plasty. Without these measures, the risk of visible scars increases. We use meticulous suturing techniques to reduce scarring and provide a post-surgery scar management protocol to ensure optimal healing.
Achieving facial harmony requires careful consideration of your overall proportions to ensure the alar and nostrils align with your aesthetic goals. For the ideal nose line, additional procedures like dorsal augmentation or tip-plasty may be recommended to enhance the overall outcome.
Choosing to combine the intricate skills of microsurgery with aesthetic surgery, Dr Goh specialises in gynaecomastia, surgery of the Asian face, particularly Asian eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty.
Blending the precision of microsurgery with the artistry of aesthetic surgery, Dr Goh has a special interest in gynaecomastia, facial procedures, including ptosis and eyelid surgery, as well as rhinoplasty.
He also offers a full range of body contouring procedures such as mummy makeovers, breast augmentation, liposuction, and body sculpting—designed to help patients feel more confident and comfortable in their own skin.
Beyond aesthetics, Dr Goh remains active in reconstructive microsurgery, with expertise in breast reconstruction, head and neck reconstruction, and lower limb salvage—restoring both form and function where it’s needed most.
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