Alar Rim Lowering correction of the alar retraction

An easy and exact alar rim lowering method that minimizes side-effects!

WINGS Technique - The alar rim lowering method developed by Dr. Hyeongjun Jang can settle the nostrils shape more properly.

What is Alar Rim Lowering?

Showing too much of the nostrils is not good from both the physiognomic and the aesthetic aspects.
Especially, if the alas are retracted and nostrils show too much from the front, it will be good to cover the nostril show by nasal alas lowering.

The traditional surgical method to lower the nostril is complex and may cause side-effects. The special surgical method of ‘Alar Rim Lowering’ developed by Dr. Jang ‹WINGS Technique› can correct alar retraction more effectively, and the surgical effects have been introduced several times in domestic and international academic conference.

Who Needs Alar Rim Lowering?

Principal of WINGS
Alar Rim Lowering

Alar retraction, the nostrils show too much to the front, occurs due to the long middle crus of the lower lateral cartilages. Therefore, the nasal alars are lowered if the middle crus is narrowed, providing the result of nostrils lowering.

Advantages of WINGS
Alar Rim Lowering

Surgical Method of WINGS
Alar Rim Lowering

The lateral crus downward advancement - Overlock stitch of the middle crus

1) If the middle crus, the middle part of the lower lateral cartilage, are thin, weak, and long
2) Nostrils lowering is suitable for Asians, including Korean.

Reduce the middle crus by shaving or set-back of the medial crus

1) If the medial crus is big and protruding
2) May also have the effect of columellar upward lifting.

Overlock stitch of the middle crus + Shave the medial crus

Use the dual techniques that are appropriate for correction of severe alar retraction.

Stitch after resection of the middle crus

If the middle crus is long due to the big lower lateral cartilage

Push the lateral crus forward after separating the middle crus

A surgical method for big lower lateral cartilage that not only lowers the nostrils but also projects the nasal tip.

Principals of It’s B’s Nostril Lowering

Features of It’s B’s WINGS
Alar Rim Lowering

01. Maximize effects and minimize side-effects.

- A simple and surgical method with minimal side-effect among the various nostrils lowering methods.

02. Rich experiences to ensure safety.

- It’s B does not insist on a single surgical method to correct alar retraction. We choose the surgical method that suitable for each patient with over 18 years experiences in rhinoplasty.

03. Pinpoint the cause by 3D CT and precise endoscope

- Pinpoint the cause to reconstruct a pretty and healthy nose.