2026-05-25
Bulbous Nose & Drooping Tip Correction (Revision Surgery)
A revision rhinoplasty case for a woman in her 20s using donated rib cartilage to correct a drooping tip and bulbous appearance after a previous septal cartilage surgery.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 20s
# She underwent surgery with septal cartilage several years ago, but is stressed because the tip of her nose has dropped and looks bulbous.
* Consultation
1. The patient visited the clinic because her nasal tip had drooped and become blunt over time following a previous rhinoplasty.
2. Since the septal cartilage had already been used, we decided to use donated rib cartilage for the revision.
* Surgical Plan
1. Bridge Rhinoplasty
- Replacement of the implant
- Osteotomy
2. Tip Rhinoplasty
- Septal extension graft
- Correction of drooping tip & bulbous nose
* Post-operative Progress
1. A sharp ‘straight-half-curved’ (Jik-ban) line was achieved during the post-operative recovery.
2. As the tip of the nose became more defined, the face looks more sophisticated and even smaller as an added bonus!
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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 required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cartilage was used for nose revision surgery?
Yes, in this case, donor rib cartilage was used. Since the patient had already used septal cartilage previously, donor rib cartilage was utilized for the revision surgery to perform tip plasty.
What were the main goals of the revision surgery?
The main goals of the revision surgery were to correct a drooping nasal tip and a blunt, bulbous nose. The focus was on improving the issues of a drooping and blunt nasal tip that occurred over time after the previous surgery, creating a sharp and refined nose line.
How was the nasal bridge augmentation performed?
Nasal bridge augmentation was performed through implant replacement and osteotomy. The plan was to replace the existing implant and perform osteotomy as needed to improve the overall nasal bridge line.
What method was applied for nasal tip plasty?
Septal extension graft was applied for nasal tip plasty. This helped correct the drooping nasal tip and improve the blunt, bulbous nose, completing a sharp, semi-upward line.
What changes can be expected after surgery?
After surgery, a sharp, semi-upward line was completed. It was mentioned that as the nasal tip became sharper, the entire face appeared more refined and smaller.
What are the possible side effects after nose revision surgery?
Yes, complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry can occur after surgery. These side effects may vary by individual, so caution is required.