Alar Reconstruction Treatment in India

Sai Reddy, a 42-year-old software engineer,...

Sai Reddy, a 42-year-old software engineer, had been in a minor bicycle accident five years prior that left his nose with a subtle but persistent asymmetry. The trauma had weakened his left alar (nostril rim), causing it to collapse slightly inward when he breathed deeply. While not painful, it made breathing during his morning runs feel uneven and inefficient. He was also increasingly self-conscious in meetings, feeling people might notice the flaw. His ENT surgeon, after a thorough examination including nasal endoscopy, explained that the structural support was compromised. She recommended alar reconstruction using cartilage grafted from his ear to rebuild the internal framework and restore symmetry and function. The procedure, done under general anesthesia, took about two hours. Sai experienced moderate swelling and bruising for a week, with nasal packing for 48 hours. After six weeks of careful recovery, the swelling subsided significantly. The outcome was excellent: his breathing was even and strong, and the nasal symmetry was restored. Emotionally, he moved from a place of quiet frustration and self-consciousness to one of relief and regained confidence, no longer mentally adjusting his posture to hide his profile.