Management of Wide Alar Lobule Using Preservation Rhinoplasty Philosophy: Alar Coring Technique

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Rhinoplasty
• Facial Aesthetics

Background:

• A broad alar base negatively impacts facial harmony and aesthetic balance.
• Causes include excessive nostril sill, alar flare, or alar lobule width.
• Existing alar base reduction techniques can result in variable scarring.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce a novel surgical technique for reducing alar lobule thickness.
• To achieve excellent aesthetic outcomes in alar base reduction surgery.

Main Methods:

• A new surgical approach specifically targeting alar lobule thickness.
• Focus on minimizing scarring and maximizing aesthetic improvement.

Main Results:

• The presented technique effectively reduces alar lobule thickness.
• Excellent aesthetic outcomes were achieved with the novel method.

Conclusions:

• The novel technique offers a solution for managing alar lobule thickness.
• This method provides a favorable aesthetic result for patients with broad alar bases.