Globular hanging nasal alae, described as convex round shaped alar lobule which may be
an aesthetic nuisance in the final result of rhinoplasty, are commonly seen among Southeast …

Background The appropriate treatment of alar rim deformities, such as alar pinching or
concavity, and soft triangle notching is essential for perfecting nasal aesthetics. Objectives …

Background Alar base reduction is one of the most challenging parts of rhinoplasty because
the maneuvers that are performed during this procedure are nearly irreversible. Some of the …

Objective. To evaluate the role of creating an alar-based advancement flap in narrowing the
nasal base and correcting excessive alar flare. Study Design. Case series with chart review …

The alar rim must have a harmonious line-not too low, not too high, not too straight, and not
asymmetrical. When the relationship between the columella and the alar rim is not an …

An otherwise attractive nose can be diminished aesthetically if the relationship of the nostril
border and ala to the columella is not refined and proportional. Compared with other aspects …

ABSTRACT A boomerang-shaped alar base excision is described to narrow the nasal base
and correct the excessive alar flare. The boomerang excision combined the external alar …

Backgrounds The hypoplastic, weak lateral crus of the nose may cause concave alar rim
deformity, and in severe cases, even alar rim collapse. These deformities may lead to both …

Recognition of alar rim deformities is an important component of the preoperative analysis of
the nose. Correction of these deformities improves the esthetic balance of the nose and has …

The alar–columellar relationship is an important concept for the rhinoplasty surgeon to
master. The alar rim in particular is a critical component of the nasal tip, contributing to both …