How to improve wide nose
Oct 15, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Han Xuefeng
Introduction
In daily life, massaging the nasal alae and nasal bridge may help slightly reduce the size of a wide nose. Also, avoid picking or rubbing your nose to prevent nasal enlargement. If excessive nasal width affects facial aesthetics, consider medical aesthetic treatments such as botulinum toxin type A injections, alar base reduction, nasal tip soft tissue excision, nasal tip reduction, alarplasty, or nasal bone osteotomy to improve appearance.
In general, to improve a wide nose, daily massage of the nasal alae and nasal bridge may help. By stimulating the muscles and soft tissues of the nose, blood circulation can be promoted, potentially leading to subtle changes in the shape of nasal soft tissues. Avoid picking or rubbing your nose regularly to prevent nasal enlargement. If an overly wide nose affects facial aesthetics, medical aesthetic treatments such as botulinum toxin type A injections, nasal tip soft tissue excision, nasal tip reduction, alar base reduction, or nasal bone osteotomy (inward repositioning) can be considered for improvement.
Analysis of Procedures for Improving a Wide Nose:
Procedure Name |
A-type Botulinum Toxin Injection | Nasal Tip Soft Tissue Excision | Nasal Tip Reduction | Alar Base Reduction | Nasal Bone Osteotomy (Inward Repositioning) |
Principle |
Injecting botulinum toxin type A relaxes the muscles on both sides of the nasal alae, reducing muscular pull on the nostrils and thereby narrowing the width of the alae to some extent. | Removes subcutaneous fat, connective tissue, and other soft tissues from the nasal tip to reduce its volume, thus shrinking the nasal tip and improving overall nasal width. | Surgically removes excess soft tissue from the nasal tip—including subcutaneous fat and fibrous connective tissue—and reshapes the alar cartilage to reduce the size of the nasal tip. | Makes incisions inside or outside the ala, removes part of the alar tissue, then sutures the area to reduce alar width. | Makes incisions inside the nasal cavity and uses specialized surgical instruments to cut and reposition the nasal bones, altering their original width. |
Indications |
Suitable for individuals with well-developed alar muscles causing nasal widening due to muscle tension. | Suitable for individuals with thick nasal tip tissue or a blunt nasal tip that makes the nose appear wide. | Suitable for individuals whose nasal width is caused by disproportionate alar structure. | Suitable for individuals with excessively wide alae or large nostrils. | Suitable for individuals whose overall nasal width is caused by overly wide nasal bones. |
Reference Price |
1,000–5,000 RMB per session | 5,000–10,000 RMB per session | 5,000–15,000 RMB per session | 5,000–15,000 RMB per session | 20,000–50,000 RMB per session |
Advantages |
1. Simple procedure 2. No obvious scarring |
1. Improves nasal tip contour 2. Enhances nasal proportion |
1. Allows personalized design 2. Enhances facial refinement |
1. Precisely adjusts alar width and shape 2. Enhances facial dimensionality |
1. Accurately controls the degree of inward repositioning 2. Changes nasal bone width |
Potential Risks |
1. Mild swelling 2. Local bruising |
1. Risk of damaging blood vessels or nerves in the nasal tip 2. Hypertrophic scarring |
1. Bleeding or infection 2. Nasal tip asymmetry |
1. Bleeding or infection 2. Alar asymmetry |
1. Nasal bone displacement 2. Poor bone healing |
Duration of Effect |
3–6 months | 1–2 years | 3–5 years | 3–5 years | 5–8 years |
It is recommended to choose a reputable medical institution and an experienced plastic surgeon for any procedure. Strictly follow post-operative care instructions provided by the doctor, and seek immediate medical attention if any abnormal conditions occur.
