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Nostrils and the alar base

Width, flare and the base of the nose. Watch the surgeons who do this work show it and explain it, before you book a consultation.

Read from each surgeon's own YouTube channel, September 2026. Every card links their dossier.

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24

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By kind of video

The 54 videos on this page, counted. Most first.

Recovery, day by day

What the weeks after actually look like.

Before and after

The result, shown.

Technique and teaching

Surgeons showing other surgeons how it is done.

Patient stories

The patient telling it in their own words.

Questions answered

The consultation questions, answered on camera.

Aftercare, step by step

Taping, exercises, cleaning — what the patient has to do.

Who publishes on this

24 surgeons, most first. Every name links their dossier.

10 Edwin F. Williams
Latham, NY · US Top 50 #41
most
9 Sam S. Rizk
New York City, NY · US Top 50 #36
5 Paul Nassif
Beverly Hills, CA · US Top 50 #8
3 Anthony Bared
Miami, FL
3 Benjamin Stong
Atlanta, GA
2 Philip J. Miller
New York City, NY · US Top 50 #42
2 Angela Sturm
Houston, TX
2 Corey S. Maas
San Francisco, CA · US Top 50 #47
2 Jose Barrera
San Antonio, TX · US Top 50 #18
2 Mark G Albert
New York City, NY · US Top 50 #29
1 Daniel I Shapiro
Scottsdale, AZ
1 Jay W Calvert
Beverly Hills, CA · US Top 50 #9
1 David W. Kim
Beverly Hills, CA
1 Steven Pearlman
New York City, NY · US Top 50 #13
1 Moustafa Mourad
New York, NY
1 Ashkan Ghavami
Beverly Hills, CA · US Top 50 #4
1 David L. Cangello
New York City, NY
1 A. Joshua Zimm
New York City, NY
1 Jason Roostaeian
Los Angeles, CA · US Top 50 #6
1 Benjamin Talei
Beverly Hills, CA · US Top 50 #38
1 Adam Bryce Weinfeld
Austin, TX · US Top 50 #23
1 Ali Sajjadian
Newport Beach, CA
1 Matthew Bridges
Midlothian, VA
1 Daniel Becker
Sewell, NJ · US Top 50 #21

By region

Northeast

28 videos

Southeast

7 videos

Southwest

6 videos

West Coast

13 videos

All 54

Most viewed first. Promotional titles sort last.

Video thumbnail: Alar Base Reduction: Rhinoplasty Surgical Footage Before & After — Alar Base Reduction: Rhinoplasty Surgical Footage Before & After
Edwin F. Williams · Latham, NY

155,613 views · 9 years ago · 4:55

Video thumbnail: Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils (Pre-Surgery Nose) — Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils (Pre-Surgery Nose)
Sam S. Rizk · New York City, NY

46,759 views · 13 years ago · 7:36

Video thumbnail: Uneven Nostrils and Rhinoplasty | Dr. Daniel Shapiro — Uneven Nostrils and Rhinoplasty | Dr. Daniel Shapiro
Daniel I Shapiro · Scottsdale, AZ

44,840 views · 11 years ago · 2:20

Video thumbnail: Dr Jay Calvert, Rhinoplasty Surgeon, demonstrates the use of nostril retainers with nose taping. — Dr Jay Calvert, Rhinoplasty Surgeon, demonstrates the use of nostril retainers with nose taping.
Jay W Calvert · Beverly Hills, CA

38,700 views · 6 years ago · 2:51

Video thumbnail: Correcting Nostrils with Cartilage Grafting Rhinoplasty — Correcting Nostrils with Cartilage Grafting Rhinoplasty
Edwin F. Williams · Latham, NY

38,384 views · 9 years ago · 8:17

Video thumbnail: Fixing Nostrils & Droopy Nasal Tip with Closed Endonasal Approach to Rhinoplasty — Fixing Nostrils & Droopy Nasal Tip with Closed Endonasal Approach to Rhinoplasty
Edwin F. Williams · Latham, NY

33,846 views · 9 years ago · 8:30

Video thumbnail: Rhinoplasty - The Alar Rim Graft — Rhinoplasty - The Alar Rim Graft
David W. Kim · Beverly Hills, CA

33,365 views · 13 years ago · 3:34

Video thumbnail: Live Surgical Footage: Alar Batten Grafting in Closed Rhinoplasty — Live Surgical Footage: Alar Batten Grafting in Closed Rhinoplasty
Edwin F. Williams · Latham, NY

31,562 views · 9 years ago · 3:56

Video thumbnail: Alar Base Reduction! 3 Months Post Op! — Alar Base Reduction! 3 Months Post Op!
Philip J. Miller · New York City, NY

31,530 views · 2 years ago · 0:58

Video thumbnail: Dr. Steven Pearlman Part 12 - Alar Strut Graft and Right Dome Suture — Dr. Steven Pearlman Part 12 - Alar Strut Graft and Right Dome Suture
Steven Pearlman · New York City, NY

24,033 views · 12 years ago · 4:21

Video thumbnail: How to Reduce Nostril Flare? | Dr. Paul Nassif — How to Reduce Nostril Flare? | Dr. Paul Nassif
Paul Nassif · Beverly Hills, CA

21,703 views · 10 years ago · 0:27

Video thumbnail: Why Is One of My Nostrils Bigger Than the Other? | Dr. Angela Sturm — Why Is One of My Nostrils Bigger Than the Other? | Dr. Angela Sturm
Angela Sturm · Houston, TX

14,680 views · 3 years ago · 2:24

Video thumbnail: Ear Cartilage Harvesting: Correcting Alar Notching in a Revision Rhinoplasty — Ear Cartilage Harvesting: Correcting Alar Notching in a Revision Rhinoplasty
Edwin F. Williams · Latham, NY

11,556 views · 3 years ago · 4:59

Video thumbnail: Live Surgical Rhinoplasty Footage: Alar Base Reduction — Live Surgical Rhinoplasty Footage: Alar Base Reduction
Edwin F. Williams · Latham, NY

7,912 views · 3 years ago · 6:33

Video thumbnail: Nostril Flare Reduction and Tip Refinements in Hispanic Rhinoplasty | Dr. Anthony Bared, MD, FACS — Nostril Flare Reduction and Tip Refinements in Hispanic Rhinoplasty | Dr. Anthony Bared, MD, FACS
Anthony Bared · Miami, FL

7,561 views · 5 years ago · 1:10

Video thumbnail: 3 Months Post Op Alar Base Reduction! Small Teak Make Big Difference! — 3 Months Post Op Alar Base Reduction! Small Teak Make Big Difference!
Philip J. Miller · New York City, NY

4,648 views · 2 years ago · 0:58

Video thumbnail: Did you know you can reduce the size or flaring of your nostrils? — Did you know you can reduce the size or flaring of your nostrils?
Moustafa Mourad · New York, NY

4,602 views · 4 years ago · 0:09

Video thumbnail: DOES YOUR NOSTRIL DO THIS WHEN YOU BREATHE??? | PRIMARY RHINOPLASTY | DR. GHAVAMI — DOES YOUR NOSTRIL DO THIS WHEN YOU BREATHE??? | PRIMARY RHINOPLASTY | DR. GHAVAMI
Ashkan Ghavami · Beverly Hills, CA

4,273 views · 7 years ago · 3:30

Video thumbnail: Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils(Immediate Post-Surgery Result) — Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils(Immediate Post-Surgery Result)
Sam S. Rizk · New York City, NY

4,022 views · 13 years ago · 0:46

Video thumbnail: Rhinoplasty for Hanging Columella and Flared Nostrils | Dr. Anthony Bared, MD, FACS Miami, FL — Rhinoplasty for Hanging Columella and Flared Nostrils | Dr. Anthony Bared, MD, FACS Miami, FL
Anthony Bared · Miami, FL

3,831 views · 10 years ago · 2:21

Video thumbnail: Refined at 59 ✨ Dr. Stong performed rhinoplasty + alar base reduction in Atlanta for natural balance — Refined at 59 ✨ Dr. Stong performed rhinoplasty + alar base reduction in Atlanta for natural balance
Benjamin Stong · Atlanta, GA

3,227 views · 11 months ago · 0:25

Video thumbnail: Rhinoplasty Surgical Technique w/ Dr. Paul Nassif : Alar Base Reduction — Rhinoplasty Surgical Technique w/ Dr. Paul Nassif : Alar Base Reduction
Paul Nassif · Beverly Hills, CA

3,221 views · 13 years ago · 2:39

Video thumbnail: Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils (2 Months Post-Op) — Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils (2 Months Post-Op)
Sam S. Rizk · New York City, NY

3,073 views · 13 years ago · 1:37

Video thumbnail: Alar Base Resection — Alar Base Resection
David L. Cangello · New York City, NY

3,047 views · 10 years ago · 4:52

Video thumbnail: Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils (1 Month Post-Op 9) — Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils (1 Month Post-Op 9)
Sam S. Rizk · New York City, NY

3,003 views · 13 years ago · 2:35

Video thumbnail: Alar Base Reduction — Alar Base Reduction
A. Joshua Zimm · New York City, NY

2,954 views · 7 years ago · 0:27

Video thumbnail: Can Rhinoplasty Reduce Nostril Flare? — Can Rhinoplasty Reduce Nostril Flare?
Corey S. Maas · San Francisco, CA

2,742 views · 13 years ago · 1:54

Video thumbnail: Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils (1 Month Post-Op 8) — Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils (1 Month Post-Op 8)
Sam S. Rizk · New York City, NY

2,741 views · 13 years ago · 0:55

Video thumbnail: 👃✨ 3 Months Post-Op Alar Base Reduction (Weir Excision) ✨👃 — 👃✨ 3 Months Post-Op Alar Base Reduction (Weir Excision) ✨👃
Jose Barrera · San Antonio, TX

2,411 views · 10 months ago · 0:24

Video thumbnail: Revision Rhinoplasty with Weir Incisions - 1 Month Post-Op | Dr. Paul Nassif — Revision Rhinoplasty with Weir Incisions - 1 Month Post-Op | Dr. Paul Nassif
Paul Nassif · Beverly Hills, CA

2,212 views · 4 years ago · 0:08

Video thumbnail: Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils (1 Month Post-Op) — Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils (1 Month Post-Op)
Sam S. Rizk · New York City, NY

2,173 views · 13 years ago · 1:00

Video thumbnail: Dr. Edwin Williams on Addressing Columellar Alar Disharmony using the Endonasal Approach — Dr. Edwin Williams on Addressing Columellar Alar Disharmony using the Endonasal Approach
Edwin F. Williams · Latham, NY

1,862 views · 10 years ago · 3:32

Video thumbnail: What Is an Alar Retraction? | Dr. Angela Sturm — What Is an Alar Retraction? | Dr. Angela Sturm
Angela Sturm · Houston, TX

1,372 views · 4 years ago · 2:37

Video thumbnail: 5 weeks post rhinoplasty and alar base reduction ✨ Natural, balanced results by Dr. Ben Stong. — 5 weeks post rhinoplasty and alar base reduction ✨ Natural, balanced results by Dr. Ben Stong.
Benjamin Stong · Atlanta, GA

1,214 views · 10 months ago · 0:36

Video thumbnail: When it comes to nostrils, thinking twice is always the safest approach. — When it comes to nostrils, thinking twice is always the safest approach.
Jason Roostaeian · Los Angeles, CA

1,069 views · 6mo ago · 1:26

Video thumbnail: MY TONSILLECTOMY EXPERIENCE | DON'T WATCH THIS IF YOU EVER WANT TO DATE ME!!! — MY TONSILLECTOMY EXPERIENCE | DON'T WATCH THIS IF YOU EVER WANT TO DATE ME!!!
Benjamin Talei · Beverly Hills, CA

950 views · 5 years ago · 3:26

Video thumbnail: Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils (1 Month Post-Op 7) — Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils (1 Month Post-Op 7)
Sam S. Rizk · New York City, NY

932 views · 13 years ago · 2:27

Video thumbnail: Rhinoplasty On-Table Results: Dorsal Hump Removal, Tip Definition & Alar Retraction Correction — Rhinoplasty On-Table Results: Dorsal Hump Removal, Tip Definition & Alar Retraction Correction
Adam Bryce Weinfeld · Austin, TX

928 views · 3 months ago · 0:11

Video thumbnail: Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils (1 Month Post-Op 1) — Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils (1 Month Post-Op 1)
Sam S. Rizk · New York City, NY

845 views · 13 years ago · 0:57

Video thumbnail: Live Rhinoplasty | Nostril Reduction — Live Rhinoplasty | Nostril Reduction
Paul Nassif · Beverly Hills, CA

837K views · 17 years ago · 2:59

Video thumbnail: Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils (1 Month Post-Op 2) — Middle Eastern Female Rhinoplasty Patient - Bridge, Tip, and Nostrils (1 Month Post-Op 2)
Sam S. Rizk · New York City, NY

812 views · 13 years ago · 1:00

Video thumbnail: Cephalic Malposition Alar Retraction! | Wide+ Boxy Ethnic Nose! — Cephalic Malposition Alar Retraction! | Wide+ Boxy Ethnic Nose!
Ali Sajjadian · Newport Beach, CA

769 views · 1 year ago · 1:22

Video thumbnail: Scarless Rhinoplasty with Alar Base Excision @AlbertPlasticSurgery — Scarless Rhinoplasty with Alar Base Excision @AlbertPlasticSurgery
Mark G Albert · New York City, NY

672 views · 4 years ago · 0:09

Video thumbnail: Female patient with a droopy tip, hump and excess nostril | Anthony Bared, MD, FACS I Miami, FL — Female patient with a droopy tip, hump and excess nostril | Anthony Bared, MD, FACS I Miami, FL
Anthony Bared · Miami, FL

588 views · 4 years ago · 2:07

Video thumbnail: Alar Base Reduction in a Deep Plane Facelift | Live Surgery Footage — Alar Base Reduction in a Deep Plane Facelift | Live Surgery Footage
Edwin F. Williams · Latham, NY

586 views · 5 months ago · 10:24

Video thumbnail: Closed Rhinoplasty with Alar Sill Reduction @AlbertPlasticSurgery — Closed Rhinoplasty with Alar Sill Reduction @AlbertPlasticSurgery
Mark G Albert · New York City, NY

516 views · 4 years ago · 0:08

Video thumbnail: 3-month post-op results following an Alar Base Reduction (Weir Excision) — 3-month post-op results following an Alar Base Reduction (Weir Excision)
Jose Barrera · San Antonio, TX

406 views · 7 months ago · 0:24

Video thumbnail: How Composite Grafts Improve Nostril Shape: Revision Rhinoplasty Case Study — How Composite Grafts Improve Nostril Shape: Revision Rhinoplasty Case Study
Matthew Bridges · Midlothian, VA

369 views · 8 months ago · 0:55

Video thumbnail: Creating the Ideal Nostril Width — Creating the Ideal Nostril Width
Corey S. Maas · San Francisco, CA

217 views · 12 years ago · 3:27

Video thumbnail: How Alar Base Reduction Helps Narrow the Nostrils — How Alar Base Reduction Helps Narrow the Nostrils
Benjamin Stong · Atlanta, GA

71 views · 4 months ago · 0:27

Video thumbnail: Treating Nostril Pinching with Alar Rim Grafting by Dr. Edwin Williams — Treating Nostril Pinching with Alar Rim Grafting by Dr. Edwin Williams
Edwin F. Williams · Latham, NY

42K views · 9 years ago · 2:39

Video thumbnail: Alar Base Reduction Rhinoplasty Procedure: Narrowing Nostrils — Alar Base Reduction Rhinoplasty Procedure: Narrowing Nostrils
Edwin F. Williams · Latham, NY

21K views · 6 years ago · 5:09

Video thumbnail: Rhinoplasty With Shield Graft & Alar Rim Graft — Rhinoplasty With Shield Graft & Alar Rim Graft
Paul Nassif · Beverly Hills, CA

1.3M views · 17 years ago · 3:25

Video thumbnail: New Jersey Rhinoplasty Case of the Week Snarly Nostrils — New Jersey Rhinoplasty Case of the Week Snarly Nostrils
Daniel Becker · Sewell, NJ

11 views · 2 years ago · 2:41

Other subjects

Revision and secondary

A second operation on a nose someone else has already operated on.

The bridge and the hump

The dorsum: humps, bumps, the profile line.

Breathing, septum and valve

The functional operation: septum, valves, turbinates, obstruction.

Ethnic and skin type

Rhinoplasty on noses the classical textbook was not written about.

Grafts, rib and cartilage

Where the cartilage comes from when the septum is gone.

Open versus closed

The approach argument: an external incision or none.

Preservation

Lowering the bridge from underneath instead of cutting it off.

The nasal tip

Projection, rotation, definition and the cartilage that sets them.

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