Endoscopic Forehead Lift & Autologous Rib Cartilage Short Nose Correction: A Bright and Sophisticated Transformation ✨

Hello.

I am Dr. Young-moon Yoo, Director of VIBE Plastic Surgery.

Today, I would like to introduce a case of eye and nose surgery for a female patient in her 20s.

She had previously undergone rhinoplasty but decided on a revision after not achieving her desired results. At the same time, she underwent an endoscopic forehead lift to improve her eyebrow position and overall impression.

👩 Patient’s Primary Concerns

1. A fierce impression due to the narrow gap between the eyebrows and eyes

The low position of the eyebrows made the space between the eyes and brows look cramped. This caused her facial expression to feel somewhat harsh and cold, which was a major source of stress for her.

2. Need for rhinoplasty revision

Despite a previous surgery, her nose remained short and upturned. The tip of the nose appeared slightly ‘pinched,’ resulting in an overall unnatural and awkward line.

The patient wanted a ‘brighter, more radiant impression and a sophisticated nasal line.’

🩺 Surgical Plan

1. Endoscopic Forehead Lift

Performed using minimal incisions and endoscopic equipment for a minimally invasive approach. By lifting the forehead muscles and skin, the eyebrow position was corrected to an ideal height. As a result, the gap between the eyes and eyebrows was secured, making the impression much softer and brighter. This procedure also provides the added benefits of improving forehead wrinkles and sagging eyelids.

2. Short Nose Correction using Autologous Rib Cartilage (Rhinoplasty Revision)

Autologous rib cartilage was used to correct the short/upturned nose. Rib cartilage is strong and available in sufficient quantity, allowing for the creation of a stable support structure for the nasal tip. The pinched appearance of the tip was corrected to form a smooth, natural nasal tip line, completing a sophisticated ‘straight-semi-curved’ profile.

🌟 Post-Surgical Changes

After the surgery, the patient expressed great satisfaction when looking in the mirror.

By raising the eyebrow position and widening the space between the eyes and brows, the cold impression vanished, replaced by a much brighter and softer feel. The correction of the short, upturned nose brought harmony to the entire face, creating a sophisticated atmosphere. The pinched tip was also resolved, resulting in a natural yet three-dimensional nasal line.

📸 Looking at the before and after photos:

Before surgery, the low eyebrows made the eyes look stifled and gave a harsh impression. After surgery, the space between the eyes and eyebrows is opened up, bringing a much brighter and softer vibe to life. Additionally, you can see that the short, upturned nasal line has been corrected into a naturally long and smooth tip. The patient shared that she has been receiving a lot of feedback from those around her saying her ‘impression looks much warmer now.’

💡 Advantages of Endoscopic Forehead Lift & Autologous Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty

The endoscopic forehead lift offers a significant advantage in that it goes beyond simple wrinkle improvement to change one’s impression by adjusting the ratio between the eyes and eyebrows. Autologous rib cartilage rhinoplasty is the most stable and long-lasting method for revision surgery, contracted noses, short noses, and upturned noses. In particular, it creates a sturdy support structure that maintains its shape well over time and recovers naturally.

🔍 Recommended for those who:

Have sagging eyebrows that make the gap between the eyes and brows look narrow. Want to improve a fierce or cold impression. Are considering rhinoplasty revision due to a short, upturned, or pinched nose. Want a durable and long-lasting rhinoplasty using autologous rib cartilage.

✨ Customized Surgery at VIBE Plastic Surgery

At VIBE Plastic Surgery, we don’t just improve the surgical site; we consider the harmony of the entire face and the individual image changes of each patient.

Improving the eyes and impression with an endoscopic forehead lift. Securing a sophisticated nasal line and stability with autologous rib cartilage rhinoplasty.

Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a plastic surgery specialist!

VIBE that comes from rich experience.

Dr. Young-moon Yoo, Representative Director of VIBE Plastic Surgery

VIBE Plastic Surgery complies with medical laws. These before and after photos were taken under the same conditions with the patient’s consent. Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery and can vary depending on the individual, so caution is required.