2026-05-25
Bulbous Nose Revision Surgery at VIBE Plastic Surgery!
A case study of a 20s female patient undergoing bulbous nose revision surgery to achieve a sophisticated straight-semi-curved profile.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 20s
# History of non-incisional tip cartilage tying several years ago (+)
* Consultation
1. The patient previously underwent non-incisional tip cartilage tying, but the tip did not become as sharp as expected. She visited our clinic because the nasal tip had become blunt over time.
2. Expressing dissatisfaction with the overall profile, we planned to transform the line from the bridge to the tip into a sharp and sophisticated ‘straight-semi-curved’ (Jik-ban) line.
* Surgical Plan
1. Rhinoplasty (Bridge)
- Augmentation (Silicone implant)
- Hump reduction
2. Tip Plasty
- Septal extension graft
- Correction of drooping tip & bulbous nose
* Post-operative Progress
1. A sharp straight-semi-curved line was successfully achieved during the post-operative recovery.
2. As the nasal tip became more defined, the patient’s overall facial appearance looked more sophisticated, leading to high satisfaction.
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Dr. Yoo Young-moon, Representative Director of VIBE Plastic Surgery
VIBE Plastic Surgery complies with all medical laws. These before-and-after photos were taken under identical conditions with the patient’s consent. Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur depending on the individual, and caution is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I consider revision surgery for a bulbous nose?
Yes, revision surgery for a bulbous nose can be considered if you have previously undergone nose surgery, such as tip cartilage tying, but the nasal tip did not become as sharp as expected, or it became blunt over time. Additionally, if you are dissatisfied with the overall nasal line, you can expect improvement through revision surgery.
Can the nasal tip become blunt even after tip cartilage tying?
Yes, it is possible. The patient in the post's case also visited for revision surgery because their nasal tip became blunt over time after non-incisional tip cartilage tying. This is one of the possible outcomes depending on the individual's condition and surgical method.
How is a straight-line nose augmentation performed?
Straight-line nose augmentation aims to create a sharp and sophisticated line from the bridge of the nose to the tip. In this case, the straight-line was completed through bridge augmentation (rhinoplasty, hump reduction) and tip augmentation (septal extension graft, correction of drooping tip and bulbous nose).
What are the possible side effects after nose augmentation?
Yes, various complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry can occur after nose augmentation. These side effects may vary depending on the individual, so it is important to be aware of the precautions through sufficient consultation before surgery.
When can I expect satisfactory results after revision surgery for a bulbous nose?
In the case presented in the post, the patient was very satisfied with the sharp, straight-line and sophisticated nasal tip that was achieved 3 months after surgery. Although there are individual differences, the final results can usually be observed over several months.