2026-05-25
Short Nose Rhinoplasty at VIBE Plastic Surgery!
A case study of a 50s female patient who underwent short nose correction using autologous cartilage to reduce nostril visibility and improve her profile.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 50s
# The nose is short and looks upturned.
* Consultation
# Her biggest stress was that her nostrils were highly visible from the front due to a short nasal tip. She had been contemplating rhinoplasty for a long time before finally making the big decision to visit our clinic!
# While this was typically a case where donated rib cartilage would be used, the patient had a vague aversion to donated materials due to her age and preferred to lower the nasal tip using only her own cartilage. Therefore, we planned the surgery using both ear cartilages and the septal cartilage.
# We anticipated a satisfying nasal line by correcting the short tip while simultaneously raising the bridge line.
* Surgical Plan
# Nasal Tip Surgery (Short nose, bulbous nose correction)
# Nasal Bridge Surgery (Implant, osteotomy)
* Post-operative Progress
# We performed length extension while elevating the nasal tip using all available harvestable cartilage, including both ear cartilages and the septum. While harvesting from both ears might cause some discomfort, it serves as an excellent material for those who do not wish to use donated rib cartilage!
# We are very pleased that she is satisfied with the results of the surgery she chose after such long deliberation :)
Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!
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Dr. Young-moon Yoo, Representative Director of VIBE Plastic Surgery
Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery. These vary by individual and require caution.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I consider short nose rhinoplasty?
Short nose rhinoplasty can be considered when the tip of the nose is short and upturned, revealing too much of the nostrils from the front. The article introduces a case where a woman in her 50s decided to undergo surgery due to stress caused by this issue.
Can other materials be used instead of donated costal cartilage?
Yes, it is possible. In the case presented in the article, only autologous cartilage, such as cartilage from both ears and septal cartilage, was used for nasal tip lengthening for a patient who was reluctant to use donated costal cartilage.
What cartilage is mainly used for short nose rhinoplasty?
For short nose rhinoplasty, ear cartilage and septal cartilage are mainly used for nasal tip lengthening. In the article, both ear cartilage and septal cartilage were harvested and used for the surgery, tailored to the patient's situation.
Can short nose rhinoplasty improve the problem of visible nostrils?
Yes, it can be improved. By extending the length of the short nasal tip and raising the bridge line through tip rhinoplasty, the problem of excessively visible nostrils from the front can be effectively improved, resulting in a satisfactory nose line.
Can short nose rhinoplasty and nasal bridge rhinoplasty be done together?
Yes, they can be performed together. In the case presented in the article, nasal bridge rhinoplasty (using implants, osteotomy) to raise the bridge line was planned along with the correction of the short nasal tip to enhance overall satisfaction with the nose line.
Which specialist should perform short nose rhinoplasty?
It is important to consult and undergo surgery with a plastic surgeon. The article recommends creating a personalized surgical plan through consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon.