Men’s Short Nose Rhinoplasty, No-Scar Alar Reduction (+Functional Correction)

* Basic Information

# Male in his 30s

# The nose is short and looks upturned.

# Breathing is uncomfortable due to rhinitis.

* Consultation

# The patient’s primary source of stress was the short nasal tip and excessive nostril visibility. He also wanted to improve the appearance of flared alae (nasal wings). Since it was not necessary to reduce the alae to the extent of leaving scars through an incisional method, we decided to proceed with a non-incisional (No-Scar) method.

# We anticipated a satisfying nasal line by extending the nasal tip and raising the bridge line.

# A pre-operative CT scan revealed a deviated septum and signs of hypertrophic rhinitis, so we decided to perform functional rhinoplasty concurrently.

* Surgical Plan

# Nasal Tip Surgery

- Short nose correction

- No-scar alar reduction

# Nasal Bridge Surgery

- Silicone implant

# Functional Rhinoplasty

- Septoplasty (Septal deviation correction)

- Turbinate resection

- Internal nasal valve reconstruction

* Post-operative Progress

# The short nose has been corrected, resulting in a more masculine nasal profile.

# In cases where the septum is severely deviated, breathing discomfort can be corrected through functional rhinoplasty. Achieve both aesthetic and functional improvements simultaneously :)

* Key Points For short nose correction, 1. sufficient dissection of skin and cartilage and 2. the formation of a solid support structure are essential. The cartilage is held together by very tough ligaments, almost like glue. To correct a short nose, it is vital to sufficiently release these ligaments and then create a sturdy support to prevent the nose from returning to its original position.

Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!

The VIBE that comes from extensive experience.

Vibe Plastic Surgery, Representative Director Dr. Yoo Young-moon

Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery depending on the individual, and caution is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should men consider short nose rhinoplasty?

Yes, it can be considered when the tip of the nose is short and upturned, revealing too much of the nostrils, or when the alar base appears wide. The patient in this case was stressed by their short and upturned nose.

What is Nosca alar reduction?

Nosca alar reduction is a non-incisional alar reduction procedure. It can be chosen when you want to reduce the alar base without leaving scars from an incision method.

What is the most important point in short nose rhinoplasty?

For short nose correction, it is essential to sufficiently dissect the skin and cartilage and form a strong support structure. After sufficiently loosening the tough ligaments between the cartilages, a support must be created to prevent them from returning to their original position.

Can functional rhinoplasty also improve rhinitis?

Yes, functional rhinoplasty can also improve rhinitis symptoms. In this case, breathing discomfort due to rhinitis was resolved through septoplasty, inferior turbinate resection, and internal nasal valve reconstruction.

What changes can men expect after short nose rhinoplasty?

Correction of a short nose can complete a more masculine nose line. Additionally, if functional problems such as deviated septum are corrected together, breathing difficulties can also be improved.