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Facial Plast Surg 2018; 34(01): 029-035
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1621714
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Surgical Tips for the Management of the Wide Nasal Base

Eric T. Carniol
1   Department of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Peter A. Adamson
2   Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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06 February 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Alar base reduction (ABR) was first described by Weir in 1892, but continues to be a controversial topic in rhinoplasty in terms of optimal techniques. The authors describe the techniques for ABR including internal, external and combined ABR, flare excisions, and alar hooding reductions. The techniques described have resulted in consistent outcomes with acceptable scarring and high patient satisfaction.

Keywords

rhinoplasty - alar base reduction - alar base refinement - alar flare - alar hooding