What is Alarplasty?
Alarplasty—also known as alar base reduction—is a surgical procedure that reshapes the nostrils and narrows the width of the nasal base.
It is often chosen by patients who feel their nostrils are:
Too wide
Too flared
Too rounded
Not proportionate to the rest of the nose
Alarplasty creates a more refined, balanced nasal base, and can be performed as:
A standalone surgery
Combined with rhinoplasty
Performed as part of ethnic rhinoplasty for tailored, natural results
Why Patients Choose Alarplasty
Patients typically seek this procedure to improve:
Wide nostrils
Excessive nostril flare when smiling
A wide or boxy nasal base
Asymmetry between nostrils
Imbalance between nose and other facial features
Alarplasty can:
Create a more sculpted nasal base
Improve overall nasal harmony
Make the nose look more refined without making it “too small
Dr Kieu’s Approach
As a facial plastic surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty and nasal anatomy, Dr. Kieu focuses on:
Subtle, natural refinement—never over-reducing
Preserving ethnic identity and individuality
Creating symmetry between the nostrils
Choosing the right incision style (Weir, internal, or combined)
Ensuring the nose remains structurally strong and functional
Prioritizing scar placement that becomes nearly invisible
Our goal is to enhance, not erase, our patient’s natural features.
Ideal Candidates
You may be a good candidate if you:
Have wide or flared nostrils
Feel the nostril shape doesn’t match the rest of your nose
Want a more refined nasal base
Desire subtle, natural improvement
Have realistic expectations
Are in good general health
Alarplasty is popular among patients seeking:
Ethnic rhinoplasty optimization
Nose-balancing without a full rhinoplasty
Post-rhinoplasty refinement