Structured Rhinoplasty Surgery

Dr Shahidi has experience and training in structured rhinoplasty.

In this type of rhinoplasty, the focus is on restoring or maintaining the strength and support of the nasal framework while altering the contour according to the desired aesthetic outcome. The concept of structured rhinoplasty was introduced to address the loss of structural integrity that may be encountered with reductive rhinoplasty techniques. Structured rhinoplasty is commonly performed using an open approach.

Structured Rhinoplasty Procedure Details

Structured rhinoplasty surgery typically involves repositioning or reshaping the cartilage in the nose. The details of your procedure will include different techniques to address your personal aesthetic or functional concerns. You can discuss your needs and goals for surgery during your consultation with Dr Shahidi, where you can get a better idea of what your procedure will involve.

Some procedures, such as alar base reduction and nasal tip plasty, can be performed with your structured rhinoplasty procedure.

Alar base reduction rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure used to reduce the width of the nostrils.

Rhinoplasty surgeons often use the procedure to correct size or flared nostrils that aren’t in proportion to the rest of the person’s face. The procedure aims to create a harmonious appearance. However, each surgery is different and the results can vary from patient to patient.

Sometimes, alar flare reduction rhinoplasty is performed as part of a traditional rhinoplasty, but increasingly, people request alar base surgery as a stand-alone procedure. As the culture in Australia grows more diverse, there is a growing demand for alar reduction surgery. This is especially true for those with Asian and Polynesian ethnicities. Alar base surgery can sometimes be performed in a second stage following rhinoplasty or it can be performed at the same time.

How Alar Nostril Reduction Rhinoplasty Works

During alar base rhinoplasty surgery, Dr Shahidi removes a small amount of extra skin at the lower portion of the nostrils. The amount of skin is carefully measured in order to try to achieve the desired aesthetic result. The scars are small and positioned so they are minimally noticeable. Dr Shahidi then sutures the remaining skin together. This procedure generally results in a permanent reduction in the nostril width.

Dr Shahidi will discuss your condition and which procedure is right for you. You can have alar reduction rhinoplasty after traditional rhinoplasty or at the same time. The scars from the surgical procedure usually fade away over time. You should wait until your traditional rhinoplasty heals completely before deciding on alar reduction rhinoplasty as a secondary procedure.

Recovering from Nose Alar Reduction Rhinoplasty

If the surgery is performed in combination with traditional rhinoplasty, then there is very little change during recovery. If it is performed as a standalone procedure, the recovery is the same as if you have had a skin mole removed. Usually, it takes seven to 10 days for the incision to heal, and it can take many months for the scar to mature and fade. Dr Shahidi usually prescribes topical medications to help with healing.