Alarplasty And Tippoplasty (Enhance Better Shape And Size Of Nose)

· Those in Bangkok, Thailand for at least a week.
· Those with a round and blunt nose tip.
· Those with a thick and wide nose tip.
· Those with a large or wide nose.
· Those who wish to achieve a sharper and more refined nose.

Alarplasty, also commonly known as Nose Reduction Surgery, is a surgical procedure performed to adjust the size and shape of the nostrils and alar by removing a certain amount of soft tissue from inside your nose. The "alar" is the soft and flexible tissue that extends outward from your nasal tip to your face.

Tippoplasty is a type of rhinoplasty that can improve the shape of your nose by correcting your nose tip. For instance, those with a bulbous nose tip can achieve a sharper and slimmer-looking nose. For a wide and bulbous tip, excess cartilage is removed from the nasal tip and is then reshaped using septal, ear, or rib cartilage.

At our affiliated hospital, these 2 procedures are performed simultaneously for the total improvement of your nose appearance.

There are 2 common methods of alarplasty performed:

· Lateral Resection
A procedure recommended for patients with large nostrils. The treatment involves removing the skin at the base of the nose to make the nostrils smaller; thus, a slimmer and pointier nose would be visible.

· Median Resection
A procedure performed to reduce the large nose by making small incisions from the inside of the nostrils and draw the nostrils inward using the flap method. As the skin is cut from the inside of nostrils, there would be no noticeable wounds. The results would have rounder ends compared to the Lateral Resection method.

At our affiliated hospital, only alarplasty can be performed as well depending on your nose condition.

1. Consultation and examination of the nose condition
2. The area for incisions to be made will be marked for you to visualize
3. Application of general anesthesia (local anesthesia for alarplasty only)
4. The incision will be made and the nose shape will be carved
5. Removal of the extra skin tissues from the nose
6. Sutures will be made to reinforce the new shape of the alar base
7. Domal sutures will be placed to raise and narrow the nasal tip
8. Cartilage cap graft will be placed to provide a definition for nasal tip
9. Closing of the incision and bandage will be worn for a few days after the procedure

<Advantages>
· Reduces the size of alar and nostril
· Improves the shape of your nose
· Improves sharper nose tip appearance
· Permanent results
· Short downtime
· Increases facial attractiveness

<Limitations>
· Redness and swelling may last up to 7 days

· Sleep with head elevated for at least a week to avoid further swelling
· Apply ice packs across the splint and both your eyes to prevent bruising on the eyes and lessen the swelling of nose and face
· It is recommended that vigorous activities should only be done 4 weeks after the surgery
· Avoid smoking 2 weeks before the surgery and at least 4 weeks after the surgery
· Avoid alcohol consumption for at least 3 weeks after the surgery
· Avoid putting pressure on the treated area
· Avoid sneezing or coughing hard for the first few days after the surgery
· Do not lift anything over 10 pounds for at least 7 days
· Avoid bending forward with your head down

Q1: Does Alarplasty affect breathing?
A1: No, the procedure will not affect breathing.

Q2: Will the underlying structure of my nose be affected?
A2: In Alarplasty, no changes are made to the bone or cartilage of the nose, so the underlying structure of the nose is not affected. Only your nasal flare will be different.

Q3: Can I drink or smoke normally after the treatment?
A3: Smoking and drinking should be avoided for 4 weeks after the procedure.

Q4: Will there be post-alarplasty scars?
A4: The scars are well-hidden because all incisions tend to be made in the alar crease.

Q5: Will any of my other facial features change as well?
A5: Slimmer nose may help your face shape to look slimmer as well.

Q6: How long can the effect last?
A6: The treatment has a permanent result.

[Clinic Name] Bangpakok 9 International Hospital
[Location] Bangkok, Thailand
[Nearest Station/ Nearest Tourist Destination] 10 mins drive from shopping malls such as Central Rama 2 and The Bright Rama 2, 20 mins drive from Baiyoke Tower 2
[Clinic Opening Time] Open 24 hrs