ALAR
TRIMMING/ALARPLASTY
What
is Alar
Trimming?
Alar trimming,
also known as Alarplasty,
is
commonly performed on
patients with wide nostrils and flaring alar lobule. This procedure is
commonly requested by Asians who usually have wide, round nasal tip
with an overhang of the alar lobule area. Alar trimming
will improve
the contour and definition of your nasal alar lobule area. It will also
narrow the span of nostrils and alar base, giving a more proportioned
shape to your nose.
Risks
on Alar Trimming
Fortunately, complications are very rare in Alar trimming.
Nevertheless, there is always a possibility that the following may
occur: bleeding, infection, deviation of nasal implant, asymmetry of
nostrils, prolong redness of nose or later on extrusion of nasal
implant. These risks can be avoided by closely following your plastic surgeon's
instructions both before and after surgery.
Frequently
Asked Questions on Alarplasty
Q: What will happen after my Alar
Trimming?
A: You will feel some pain in the nose area as well as experience nose
puffiness during the first few days after Alarplasty.
It is best to
sleep with the head higher than the chest to help reduce swelling and
any discomfort. This will also help you recover fast.
Q: Can I go back to work immediately?
A: It is advisable to go back to work after one or two weeks. However,
strenuous activities should be avoided most especially if it can
increase pressure to the face; this might prolong swelling and bruising
for the next two to three weeks. It is always best to seek for the
advise of your cosmetic surgeon.
Q: Can I use my glasses after the Alar
Trimming?
A: It would take three weeks before frames of glasses can be allowed to
rest on the bridge of the nose. However, the use of contact lenses can
be resumed within two to three days after the Alar
Trimming.
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