Background: Although the alar rim has frequently been neglected in correction of nasal
deformities, techniques for its improvement have been proposed and used successfully …

Rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging cosmetic surgical procedures. Although different
techniques have been introduced for grafting the osteocartilaginous part of the nose, the alar …

Surgical modification of the nasal base is not a routine part of rhinoplasty and should be
performed in a conservative manner to prevent complications like nasal stenosis. Moreover …

The alar base plays an important role in the appearance of the nose. The alar base should
be proportional with the upper part of the nose and other facial structures for a harmoniously …

Background: Alar base reduction (ABR) surgery is one of the rhinoplasty techniques used to
reduce alar flaring, nasal base width, or both. It is crucial for rhinoplasty surgeons to …

The ideal alar columellar relationship is an essential element of the esthetic harmony in the
lower one-third of the nose. However, each factor contributing to the balance of ala and …

Conflicting guidelines for excisions about the alar base led us to develop calibrated alar
base excision, a modification of Weir's approach. In approximately 20% of 1500 …

In an era with smartphone photography and social media (specifically,“selfies”), basal view
aesthetics is becoming increasingly important. Achieving balance between the nasal base …

A broad alar base disrupts nasal harmony and facial aesthetic balance and is an aesthetic
concern for many patients. This wide appearance may be related to excessive nostril sill …

BACKGROUND The alar base plays an important role in the overall appearance and
balance of the nose. Despite this, it is not often evaluated independently during preoperative …