2026-05-24
Is the Nasolabial Angle Really This Important?! Bulbous Nose & Nasolabial Angle Correction!
A case study of a 30s female undergoing revision rhinoplasty to correct a drooping tip, bulbous appearance, and a retracted nasolabial angle for a more youthful look.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 30s
# Medical History: Previous rhinoplasty several years ago using donated rib cartilage and septal cartilage
# The nasal tip has gradually drooped and become bulbous over time.
* Consultation
# The patient visited us because she was dissatisfied with the shape of her nose despite having undergone surgery with implants and donated rib cartilage.
# She specifically wanted to address the gradual drooping of the nasal tip, the bulbous appearance, and the deeply retracted nasolabial angle (columella area)!
* Surgical Plan
# Bridge Rhinoplasty
- Replacement of the implant
# Tip Rhinoplasty
- Correction of tip drooping & bulbous nose
- Nasolabial angle correction
* Post-operative Progress
1. Following the revision surgery, the nasolabial angle was restored, resulting in a defined ‘straight-semi-curved’ nasal tip profile.
2. The patient was highly satisfied as the refined yet natural nasal tip created a more youthful overall appearance.
Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!
The VIBE that comes from rich experience.
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 with the patient’s consent. Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery and can vary by individual, so caution is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
In what cases is nasolabial angle correction necessary?
Nasolabial angle correction may be necessary when the tip of the nose gradually droops and appears blunt, and when the nasolabial angle is too recessed and improvement is desired. The patient in this case also visited for these issues and underwent nasolabial angle correction.
Can a bulbous nose and a drooping nasal tip be corrected together?
Yes, they can be corrected together. In the case presented in this post, correction of a drooping nasal tip and a bulbous nose was performed along with nasolabial angle correction to achieve a sharp, semi-upturned nasal tip. This can be included in the nasal tip surgery plan.
What should be considered during revision rhinoplasty?
During revision rhinoplasty, it is important to identify and improve the problems from the previous surgery. In this case, considering the unsatisfactory nose shape, drooping nasal tip, bluntness, and nasolabial angle depression after the previous surgery, a plan was made for nasal bridge implant replacement and nasal tip surgery.
What effects can be expected after nasolabial angle correction?
After nasolabial angle correction, the nasolabial angle can be enhanced, resulting in a sharp, semi-upturned nasal tip. The patient in this case expressed satisfaction, noting that the improved nasal tip also made her face appear younger.
Where can I get a consultation for nose surgery?
It is recommended to get a consultation for nose surgery from a board-certified plastic surgeon. This post mentions that consultation and surgery were performed at Vibe Plastic Surgery located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
How long is the recovery period after revision rhinoplasty?
The post does not specifically mention the recovery period, but changes could be observed through photos taken 2 months after the surgery. Generally, the post-surgical course can vary individually and may differ depending on the occurrence of complications.