Alar Reduction in Seoul, Korea
Narrow wide or flared nostrils with small, well-hidden incisions for a balanced lower nose.
- Board-certified plastic surgeons
- English-speaking support
- 400 m from Gangnam Station
Alar reduction(alarplasty or nostril reduction) removes a small wedge of tissue from the nostril base or the outer nostril wing to reduce nostril width or flare. Incisions are placed in the natural crease where the nostril meets the cheek, so scars usually become hard to see.
- Surgery time
- Approx. 30–60 minutes
- Anesthesia
- Local or sleep (IV) anesthesia
- Splint & stitches out
- Around day 5–7
- Recommended stay in Seoul
- 7–10 days
Who is a candidate?
Patients whose nostrils look wide from the front or flare when smiling.
Often combined with tip refinement or bridge augmentation.
- Wide nostril base
- Flared nostril wings
- Large nostril openings
- Asymmetric nostrils
- Nostrils that widen after tip surgery
Types of alar reduction
Base (sill) excision
Reduces nostril opening size from inside.
Alar wedge excision
Reduces outward flare of the wings.
Combined excision
Treats both width and flare.
Cinching suture
Narrows the base in selected cases.
Alar reduction before & after
Narrower nostrils can make the whole nose look more refined from the front.
Results vary between individuals depending on anatomy, technique and healing. Possible complications include bleeding, infection, inflammation and asymmetry. Photos are shared with patient consent and identities are protected.
Keys to a natural alar reduction
Conservative removal
Over-reduction can look unnatural or narrow the airway.
Hidden incisions
Placed along natural creases.
Symmetry
Each side is measured individually.
Tip balance
Tip and nostrils are planned together — see tip plasty.
Wide nose
See wide nose surgery.
Asian anatomy
See Asian rhinoplasty.
Alar reduction process for international patients
- Online consultation Send front and side photos via WhatsApp for a preliminary review.
- In-clinic consultation Your surgeon examines the nose, explains options, risks and a personalized quote.
- Surgery day Surgery with anesthesia managed by a board-certified anesthesiologist.
- Splint & stitch removal Usually around day 5–7, followed by a check-up.
- Follow-up Remote aftercare support after you return home.
Alar reduction recovery
| Days 1–3 | Mild swelling around the nostrils; keep incisions clean. |
|---|---|
| Days 5–7 | Stitches removed. |
| Weeks 2–4 | Redness of incisions fades gradually. |
| Months 2–6 | Scars mature and become hard to notice. |
Detailed instructions: Rhinoplasty aftercare guide · Pricing factors: Nose surgery cost in Korea
Why choose YUNO Plastic Surgery for alar reduction?
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YUNO Plastic Surgery Clinic · 9F, W Tower, 54 Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea · 400 m from Gangnam Station Exit 10, 60 m from Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 7 · Mon–Fri 09:30–19:00, Sat 09:30–17:00 (closed Sundays & public holidays)
