2026-05-24
Revision Rhinoplasty for Bulbous and Long Nose with Thick Skin
A case study of a 20s female patient undergoing revision rhinoplasty to correct a drooping, bulbous tip and long nose appearance despite having thick skin.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 20s
# Medical History: Previous rhinoplasty using an implant and donated costal cartilage
# Current Situation: ‘I know my skin is thick, but I want a slimmer look. The tip of my nose is gradually drooping, making it look long.’
* Consultation
# The patient visited us because she was dissatisfied with the shape after her previous surgery using an implant and donated costal cartilage.
# The nasal tip is gradually drooping and looks blunt. We planned to create a more satisfying nose line through bulbous nose correction and long nose correction.
* Plan
# Bridge Rhinoplasty
- Implant replacement
# Tip Rhinoplasty
- Long nose & bulbous nose correction
* Post-operative Progress
1. Following the revision surgery, a more defined ‘straight-semi-curved’ (jik-ban) nasal tip line was achieved.
2. The patient was very satisfied as the tip was enhanced in a way that is both glamorous and natural, which also provided a more youthful appearance to the face.
3. While thick skin can limit the extent of bulbous nose improvement, the refined line resulted in a much more satisfying outcome!
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Vibe Plastic Surgery Clinic, Chief Surgeon Dr. Yoo Young-moon
Vibe Plastic Surgery Clinic complies with medical laws. These before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions and with the patient’s consent. Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery and can vary by individual; caution is required.