2026-05-25
Achieving a Sophisticated Straight-Semi-Curved Profile with Bulbous Nose Correction & Alar Reduction!
A case study of a 20s female patient who achieved a refined, sophisticated nose profile through bulbous nose correction, alar reduction, and filler removal.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 20s
# Medical History: Received bridge filler in the past, but it spread wide and the results were unsatisfactory.
# The tip of the nose is too blunt (bulbous) and the nostrils are too large.
* Consultation
# She mentioned that since childhood, her large nostrils were a major complex, to the point where only her nostrils were visible when she smiled.
# The bridge of the nose was low, which lacked dimension when viewed from the side.
# We planned to create a smooth yet sharp ‘straight-semi-curved’ line by performing bulbous nose correction and alar reduction.
* Surgical Plan
1. Rhinoplasty (Bridge)
- Dissolving existing filler
- Silicone implant
- Osteotomy
2. Tip-plasty
- Bulbous nose correction
- Alar reduction
* Post-Operative Progress
1. Through bulbous nose correction and alar reduction, an overall slim and refined look was achieved.
2. By reinforcing the nasal tip support, the nostrils spread less when smiling and are less visible, which the patient is very satisfied with.
3. Once the lines were refined, a much more natural and sophisticated straight-semi-curved profile was completed, making this a very successful case!
Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!
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Vibe Plastic Surgery, Chief Surgeon Yoo Young-moon
Vibe Plastic Surgery complies with all medical laws. These before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions and used with the patient’s consent. Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur depending on the individual, so caution is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
In what cases can 'Bokko' (bulbous nose) surgery and alar reduction be considered?
Yes, 'Bokko' surgery and alar reduction can be considered if you are concerned about a blunt nasal tip and large nostrils, or if your nostrils flare excessively when you smile. In this case, an individual who was self-conscious about their blunt nasal tip and large nostrils improved through surgery.
Is nose surgery possible even if I have had filler injections in my nose?
Yes, it is possible. The patient in this case also had filler injections in their nasal bridge in the past, but was dissatisfied because it spread widely. During the surgical planning, the filler was first dissolved, and then nasal bridge augmentation was performed with a silicone implant and osteotomy.
What changes can I expect after 'Bokko' correction and alar reduction surgery?
After 'Bokko' correction and alar reduction surgery, you can generally expect a slimmer, smoother, and more defined 'straight-to-upturned' nose line. Additionally, by strengthening the nasal tip support, you can achieve the effect of less nostril flaring when smiling and less visible nostrils.
How was the nasal bridge augmentation performed?
Nasal bridge augmentation was performed after first dissolving the previously injected filler. Afterwards, a silicone implant was inserted and osteotomy was performed to raise the nasal bridge, creating a three-dimensional nose line when viewed from the side.
What did the patient in this case consider their biggest complex?
The patient in this case considered their large nostrils, which were so prominent that only their nostrils were visible when they smiled since childhood, as their biggest complex. They also regretted their blunt nasal tip and low nasal bridge, which lacked three-dimensionality when viewed from the side.
After how many months post-surgery were the progress photos released?
Yes, progress photos taken 2 months after surgery were released. They include comparison photos from various angles, such as front, left 45 degrees, left, right 45 degrees, right, and nostrils, showing before and after the surgery.