2026-05-25
Correction of a Wide and Long Nose
A case study of a woman in her 30s who achieved a more youthful and defined look by correcting a long, drooping tip and a wide nasal bridge.
* Basic Information
- Female in her 30s
- Slight dorsal hump and a long, drooping nasal tip
- Desired improvement for a wide and blunt appearance
* Consultation
1. The patient wanted to improve her flat and wide facial appearance caused by a wide and low nasal bridge.
2. She was also stressed by the fact that her long, drooping nasal tip made her look older than her actual age.
3. The plan was to raise the bridge while shortening the nose, creating a refined tip that is sharp but not overly upturned.
* Surgical Plan
1. Rhinoplasty for the bridge (Silicone implant, Osteotomy)
2. Tip-plasty (Septal extension graft & Bulbous nose correction)
* Post-operative Progress
1. Following the surgery, a natural yet sharp nasal tip was achieved without excessive nostril exposure, as requested. Since a long nose can make one look older, creating the appropriate tip angle is crucial.
2. The nasal tip, which appeared slightly drooping and blunt before surgery, was corrected to a slimmer, more sophisticated shape and angle.
3. By narrowing the wide bridge through osteotomy and increasing its height, focus was drawn to the center of the face. This added dimension to a previously flat appearance, creating a slimming effect on the face that the patient was very satisfied with.
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Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery and vary by individual; caution is advised.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a wide and low nose bridge be corrected?
Yes, it is possible. In the case presented, silicone implants and osteotomy were used to raise and narrow the wide and low nose bridge, adding dimension to the face. This also achieved the effect of making the previously flat-looking face appear smaller.
How is a long, droopy nasal tip corrected?
A long, droopy nasal tip can be improved through septal extension grafting and correction of a bulbous tip. In the case, this method was used to correct the nasal tip, which made the person look older than their actual age, into a slender and sophisticated shape and angle, completing a natural and prominent nasal tip.
Can my face look smaller after nose surgery?
Yes, it is possible. By narrowing and raising a wide nose bridge through osteotomy, attention is focused on the center of the face, creating a three-dimensional effect on a previously flat-looking face and making the face appear smaller.
What implants are used for nose surgery?
In the case presented, silicone implants were used for nose bridge augmentation. For nasal tip surgery, septal extension grafting using septal cartilage was applied to help create a natural nasal tip shape.
Can the nasal tip be prevented from looking too upturned after nose surgery?
Yes, it is possible. In the case presented, the goal was to create a prominent nasal tip without it looking too upturned. The post-operative progress mentioned that a natural yet prominent nasal tip was achieved, with the nostrils not being overly visible.