Alarplasty Service (Alar Reduction) in Korea
Alar reduction, or alarplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to refine and reshape the appearance of the nostrils by narrowing nostril width. In Korea it has become a sought-after cosmetic procedure. Korean plastic surgeons prioritize the customization of each operation so that the new contours complement the overall harmony of the face. For patients with a wide alar base they directly reduce the size of each alar, and at the JW Plastic Surgery Center this Wide Alar Base Reduction is combined with Bulbous Tip Correction to create a beautiful, natural-looking nose line without any implant. The benefits of undergoing the surgery here include access to highly skilled surgeons, state-of-the-art facilities, and care that adheres to the highest standards of safety and quality.
What is Korean alarplasty?
Korean alarplasty is alar reduction surgery that promises aesthetic improvement and boosted confidence. The procedure reshapes the nostrils and refines the nasal tip for a balanced, aesthetically pleasing look.
Korean alarplasty, called alar reduction (resection), is a cosmetic surgical procedure that refines and reshapes the appearance of the nostrils by removing a small amount of skin or soft tissue from the alar region. Performed as a less invasive outpatient procedure under general anaesthesia, it narrows wide or flaring nostrils and improves facial symmetry and, in some cases, breathing issues.
Korean plastic surgeons customize every alarplasty to the patient’s unique facial features and aesthetic goals, prioritizing preservation and enhancement of ethnic characteristics while guaranteeing the result harmonizes with the lips, nasal tip, and overall facial balance. They employ advanced, meticulous techniques like partial incisions on the inner or outer side of the alar, wedge resection, alar cinching, or a mixed incision-plus-cinching method to avoid visible scars, prevent over-tightened or Q deformity, and deliver natural-looking outcomes with minimal downtime.
Is alar base reduction available in Korea?
Alar Base Reduction has become a popular surgery in Korea, where more and more people opt for the procedure every year. Alar reduction surgery is a sought-after cosmetic procedure in Korea that addresses wide nostrils or flaring and narrows nostril width. It is performed at Made Young Plastic Surgery, THEPLUS Plastic Surgery, JW Plastic Surgery Center, URBAN Plastic Surgery, SAERO Plastic Surgery, VG Plastic Surgery, and Grace Plastic Surgery. Korea offers world-renowned expertise, innovative techniques, precise techniques, short operation time, deep sedation, minimal incision, and straightforward recovery, making alar reduction cost-effective and more affordable than in the US.
Who is a good candidate for alarplasty in Korea?
A good candidate for alarplasty in Korea is anyone with wide nasal wings, a thick alar lobule, or large, flared, asymmetrical nostrils. Ideal candidates feel their nostrils are too wide, too flared, or asymmetrical and want a more balanced look. Alarplasty is suitable for patients with a bulky nose shape or a wide alar base, and it is common among Asian and Afro-American patients. The alar wedge resection technique is suited for someone who has a wide alar flare.
How much does alarplasty cost in Korea?
Alarplasty in Seoul typically costs between $1,000 and $2,000 (1,300,000-2,600,000 KRW), with most clinics quoting an average of $1,100-$1,800. General price guidelines start from USD 1,000, and the procedure is cost-effective compared with the United States, where the same surgery averages $7,000-$10,000. Final fees vary depending on the clinic, the surgeon’s experience, and whether alarplasty is combined with other nose procedures. Some clinics offer a discount when alar reduction is added to traditional rhinoplasty.