2026-05-24
Frontal Effect of Bulbous Nose Correction + Alar Reduction - Dr. Young Moon Yoo, VIBE Plastic Surgery (Wannabe: Actress Kim Yoo-jung's Nose)
A case study of a 20s female patient achieving a sophisticated, slim nose profile inspired by actress Kim Yoo-jung through bulbous nose correction and alar reduction.

* Basic Information
# Female in her 20s
# Stressed because the nose looks blunt and spread out :(
* Consultation
# She visited the clinic seeking bulbous nose correction. In the past, a bulbous nose was called a ‘lucky nose’ because it was thought to bring wealth, but nowadays, people want to improve it because it gives a blunt impression.
# While the side profile is important, she especially wanted to correct the shape that looked wide and spread out from the front!
# I believed we could achieve a satisfying nose line by slimming the tip, raising the bridge, and correcting the spread-out appearance through alar reduction.
* Surgical Plan
# Tip Plasty (Bulbous Nose Correction)
# Rhinoplasty (Osteotomy, Implant)
# Alar Reduction








* Post-Surgical Thoughts
# She wanted a nose that maintained a round and cute feel while being sufficiently sharp and high. Her ‘wannabe’ was actress Kim Yoo-jung’s nose.
# These days, many patients bring photos of actress Kim Yoo-jung! Her nose has a slightly cute image but is high enough to be sharp, making it a great model for the popular ‘straight-semi-basal’ (Jik-ban) nose line!
# This was a satisfying case where the overall facial image became more sophisticated as the short and blunt nose was improved!
# She was particularly pleased with the overall improvement of the nose, which previously looked spread out from the front :)
Actress Kim Yoo-jung, who shows the standard of a natural yet sharp straight-semi-basal nose with a cute image.
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Dr. Young Moon Yoo, Representative Director of VIBE Plastic Surgery
VIBE Plastic Surgery 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 vary by individual, so caution is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I consider a bulbous nose correction?
Bulbous nose correction can be considered if you are stressed by a blunt and wide-looking nose. It is especially effective when you want to improve the appearance of a wide nose from the front.
What are the main effects of alar reduction surgery?
Alar reduction surgery helps to correct flared nostrils, making the nasal tip slender and creating an overall sophisticated nose line. It is effective in improving the appearance of a wide nose from the front.
Can I get bulbous nose correction and alar reduction at the same time?
Yes, they can be performed simultaneously. In this case, nasal tip plasty (bulbous nose) and alar reduction were performed together to comprehensively improve the blunt and wide-looking nose.
What should I do if I want a nose shape like actress Kim Yoo-jung?
If you want a sharp, semi-straight nose while maintaining a round and cute look like actress Kim Yoo-jung, you can consult with a plastic surgeon to create a surgical plan that suits you. In this case, actress Kim Yoo-jung's nose was used as a 'wannabe' for the surgery.
What side effects can occur after nose surgery?
After nose surgery, complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur. There may be individual differences, so sufficient consultation and caution are required before surgery.