Can a “Pig Nose” Be Corrected with Alar Base Lowering?

"My nostrils look too visible from the front.

Being told my nose looks like a ‘pig nose’ or ‘dragon nose’

has become a source of stress."

If your nostrils appear overly exposed

every time you take a front-facing photo,

the issue may not lie solely with a lifted nasal tip.

A procedure designed to correct

excessive nostril exposure

is alar base lowering.

Today, we’ll explain why nostrils become visible,

walk you through the alar base lowering process

performed at our Sinsa Station clinic,

and discuss the results you can expect.

"Why Do Nostrils Become So Visible?"

Visible nostrils from the front

can be caused by several structural factors:

• The alar wings are deeply notched upward

• A short, upturned nasal tip

• A short columella

• Overall upward positioning of the alar base

Other factors, such as narrow alar width,

may also contribute.

However, the core issue typically lies in

the position of the alar base

and insufficient structural support.

Direct correction is possible

through alar base lowering.

"'Pig Nose' and 'Dragon Nose' Shapes"

If you’re wondering whether your nose falls

into one of these categories,

consider the following:

• Pig nose: A short columella

or upward-rotated cartilage

• Dragon nose: Less nostril exposure lengthwise,

but a strongly curved and upward-tilted

nasal bridge and tip

Both nose types can create

an unnatural frontal appearance

and disrupt overall facial balance.

Alar base lowering surgery at Sinsa Station

can help reduce nostril exposure

associated with both of these shapes.

"Luho Plastic Surgery:

Alar Base Lowering Techniques"

At our clinic,

alar base lowering is performed

using five different surgical techniques.

By carefully analyzing each individual’s nasal structure,

we design the most suitable approach

to achieve balanced, natural results.

"Expected Results of Alar Base Lowering"

1. Improved facial center balance

• Reduced nostril exposure from the front

• A more stable and centered facial appearance

2. Softer overall impression

• The nasal contour is refined downward,

creating a more harmonious look

3. Enhanced frontal appearance

• Reduced “pig nose” or “dragon nose” impression

• Improvements that are difficult to achieve

with nasal tip surgery alone

Rather than hearing,

“You had nose surgery,”

our goal is for you to hear,

“I can’t tell what changed, but you look better.”

We help you rediscover

a balanced nasal line

that truly complements your face.

"In Closing:

Alar Base Lowering at Sinsa Station"

If exposed nostrils have been a source of stress

every time you take photos,

alar base lowering may be the solution.

However, it’s essential to choose a clinic

that conducts thorough structural analysis

and selects the most natural, harmonious approach.

By working with a clinic

that offers personalized solutions,

you can move closer to achieving

your ideal nasal shape.