Complications of alar base reduction in Asians

• 영문명: Complications of alar base reduction in Asians
• 발행기관: 대한미용의학회
• 저자명: Ji Yun Choi
• 간행물 정보: 『Journal of Cosmetic Medicine』Vol.7, No.1, 9~12쪽, 전체 4쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 기타의약학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2023.06.30

영문 초록

Background: Although alar base reduction can be beneficial for Asians, potential complications may arise following this procedure, including hypertrophic scarring, asymmetry of the nostrils, notching, loss of alar creases, and nasal obstruction. In some cases, revision surgery is required to address these issues. Objective: Achieving optimal results with alar base reduction requires careful consideration of potential complications, as well as the overall benefits for the patient. Surgeons must carefully evaluate factors, such as alar flaring, nostril width, and lateral alar length, to ensure that modifications are appropriate and effective. Methods: This study included 41 patients (19 males, 22 females; mean age: 25.3 years; range: 17–45 years) who underwent alar base reduction between January 2016 and December 2022. The mean observation period was 8.3 months (range: 6–14 months). Results: The degree of visible scarring was unnoticeable in 31 patients (75.6%), noticeable but acceptable in 9 (22.0%), and noticeable and unacceptable in 1 (2.4%). The degree of scar using the modified Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale scores was 5.32±0.690 for type 1 and 5.25±0.775 for type 2. Asymmetry was observed in 32 patients (78.0%). Notching of the nasal sill was observed in one patient (2.4%), and blunting of the alar crease was observed in two (4.9%). No patient required revision surgery. Conclusion: Although alar base reduction in Asians provided satisfactory cosmetic results, a special care is required to prevent complications such as nostril asymmetry and hypertrophic scars.

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