VIBE Plastic Surgery: 👃🏻 Autologous Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty Revision for a Man in His 30s (Before & After)

‘A rhinoplasty revision case that satisfied both function and aesthetics.’

Hello.

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

The case I am introducing today is a rhinoplasty revision for a male patient in his 30s who had previous surgery. The patient had previously undergone surgery using Gore-Tex implants and septoplasty for rhinitis, but as time passed, he visited us for a revision due to:

A drooping nasal tip

A deviated septum

Dissatisfaction with the nasolabial angle

When he first visited, his first words were very clear.

‘This time, I want to have a truly proper nose.’

And his goals were as follows:

✔ A masculine straight profile

✔ Functional improvement (better breathing)

✔ A sturdy structure that lasts a long time

🔍 Pre-operative Status Analysis

As a result of CT and endoscopic diagnosis, and analysis of the external nose line, the following problems were identified:

🔽 Key Conclusion

👉 This was a revision case that required structural reconstruction rather than simple line correction.

🏥 Surgical Plan and Method

Since the patient had already used cartilage before and the septal cartilage itself was deviated and insufficient, we decided to use autologous rib cartilage.

Surgical Components

✨ BEFORE & AFTER Results

The following changes were confirmed after surgery:

✔ The nasal tip is firmly maintained, forming a stable line without drooping

✔ A more sophisticated line through nasolabial angle correction

✔ A masculine and natural straight profile (Straight Nose)

✔ Improved respiratory function through septal correction

🧠 Why is ‘Autologous Rib Cartilage’ Important for Revision?

For patients who have already undergone surgery once:

Lack of cartilage

Presence of scar tissue

Instability of the existing structure is common.

Particularly in male rhinoplasty revision, autologous rib cartilage, which has excellent strength, durability, and resistance to deformation, has significant advantages.

🔹 Resistant to deformation

🔹 Low risk of infection

🔹 Can be used for functional reconstruction

➡ In other words, it is the structural foundation for creating a ‘nose that won’t fail again.’

Recommended for these individuals!

🔹 Those with a drooping nasal tip after rhinoplasty

🔹 Those with persistent septal deviation or rhinitis symptoms

🔹 Those who want a revision after removing Gore-Tex or silicone

🔹 Those who want a natural, masculine nose line that doesn’t look obvious

🔹 Those for whom both functional and aesthetic results are important

Closing

Rhinoplasty revision is not just about recreating a line;

👉 It is a process of identifying the cause of side effects → structural reconstruction → aesthetic and functional reorganization.

VIBE Plastic Surgery focuses on creating predictable results by connecting that process from accurate diagnosis → customized surgery → to aftercare.

📍 Consultation & Reservation Inquiry

If you are considering a revision, start by accurately analyzing your current status.

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

VIBE that comes from rich experience

Yoo Young-moon, 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 vary by individual, so caution is required.