Is it possible to have alar base reduction under local anaesthetic?

Your questions answered by our surgeon, Lucian Ion, FRCS(Plast)

Asked on 18 May 2014

Question

I had rhinoplasty 4 years ago. I am happy with the result, however I feel my nostrils are too wide. Do you perform Alar Reduction? If so can this be performed under local anaesthetic?

Answer

Yes indeed, I am happy to carry out alar base reduction under local anaesthetic, and this is the typical procedure in my practice if it is performed separately.

Mr Lucian Ion FRCS(Plast)
129 Harley Street
London
W1G 6BA