Eyes, Nose, and Fat Grafting Case Considering Full-Face Harmony! - Dr. Young-moon Yoo of VIBE Plastic Surgery

Hello.

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

This case is a 👉 combined surgery example that simultaneously improved the eyes, nose, and overall facial dimensionality.

The patient, a woman in her 30s, desired a ‘harmonious overall change’ rather than just improving specific parts.

In actual consultations, there are many cases where fixing just one area doesn’t solve the underlying issue.

✔ Eyes that look sleepy

✔ A nose that looks wide and flat

✔ An impression where the face looks flat and long

When these three factors are present together, the actual impression appears even more bland and tired.

Therefore, this surgery was performed harmoniously as a combination of ‘Eyes + Nose + Fat Grafting’.

🔹 Pre-surgery Concerns

1️⃣ Eyes

Weak eye-opening strength (Ptosis)

Habit of using the forehead to open eyes

Multiple eyelid creases

Severe sunken upper eyelids

Sleepy and tired impression

2️⃣ Nose

Wide, bulbous nose

Blunt nose tip

Dull nasolabial angle

Unsophisticated image

3️⃣ Full Face

Sunken front cheeks, nasolabial folds, forehead, and temples

Flat facial profile

Impression of a long face

👉 The biggest concerns were the overall lack of dimensionality and an aged appearance.

🔹 Eye Surgery: Incisional Ptosis Correction + Upper Eyelid Fat Relocation & Fat Grafting

The eyes weren’t just a simple double eyelid issue.

It was a typical ptosis type where the eye-opening strength was weak, causing the patient to use forehead muscles to open the eyes.

In this case, creating only a double eyelid could make the eyes look even sleepier or cause the line to loosen.

Therefore, we simultaneously performed:

✔ Incisional Ptosis Correction → Correcting the eye-opening strength itself

✔ Upper Eyelid Fat Relocation & Fat Grafting → Improving hollowness and adding volume

Post-surgery changes:

Clearer eye shape

Improvement of the sleepy look

Reduced use of forehead muscles

Natural and soft impression

Restored volume in sunken upper eyelids

🔹 Nose Surgery: Bulbous Nose Correction with Autologous Rib Cartilage

The patient wanted a natural yet sophisticated nose line rather than a ‘flashy nose’.

The key to correcting a bulbous nose is not just height.

✔ Spread-out cartilage structure

✔ Blunt nose tip

✔ Dull nasolabial angle

These three must be structurally corrected.

At VIBE Plastic Surgery, we performed the primary rhinoplasty using autologous rib cartilage:

Strengthened nose tip support

Slimming of the nose tip

Nasolabial angle correction

Semi-permanent durability

Reduced risk of contracture/deformation

Autologous rib cartilage is:

✔ Firm

✔ Low absorption rate

✔ Excellent at maintaining shape

It is the most stable material for bulbous nose correction, tip surgery, and primary rhinoplasty.

Post-surgery changes:

Reduced width

Slim and sophisticated nose tip

Improved side profile

Completion of a refined and urban image

🔹 Full-Face Fat Grafting: Designing Facial Dimensionality

Even if the eyes and nose are changed, the overall dimensionality of the face might still be lacking.

Therefore, fat grafting was performed on the forehead, temples, front cheeks, and around the nasolabial folds to bring out the dimensionality.

Effects:

Face appears shorter

Youthful ‘baby-face’ effect

Softer impression

Feminine volume

🔹 Summary of Overall Post-Surgery Changes

✅ Sleepy eyes → Clear and vivid eyes

✅ Wide bulbous nose → Slim and sophisticated nose

✅ Flat face → Dimensional, youthful face

This is a case where the entire image changed to look more high-end, beyond just becoming ‘prettier’.

🔹 Recommended for those who!

✔ Have weak eye-opening strength and look sleepy

✔ Are concerned about a bulbous or blunt nose tip

✔ Have a face that looks flat and long

✔ Want a change in overall atmosphere rather than partial surgery

✔ Want to undergo primary rhinoplasty safely

🔹 VIBE Plastic Surgery’s Surgical Philosophy

I believe ‘overall facial balance’ is more important than any single part.

Not just eyes or nose separately, but 👉 harmonious full-face design, definite change without being excessive, and natural results that last over time.

That is the direction VIBE Plastic Surgery pursues.

Consultations and surgeries should be handled by a board-certified plastic surgeon!

The VIBE that comes from rich experience.

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 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

Can I get eye, nose, and fat grafting simultaneously?

Yes, it is possible. This post introduces a case where blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, and full-face fat grafting were performed in combination to simultaneously improve sleepy eyes, a wide bulbous nose, and a flat face. Simultaneous surgery can be considered for overall facial harmony.

What materials are used for bulbous nose correction?

Autologous costal cartilage is used. Autologous costal cartilage is hard, has a low absorption rate, and excellent shape retention, making it a stable material for bulbous nose, tip surgery, and primary rhinoplasty. It is effective in structurally correcting a wide cartilage structure and a blunt nasal tip.

What are the effects of full-face fat grafting?

Full-face fat grafting fills in sunken areas such as the forehead, temples, anterior cheeks, and nasolabial folds, enhancing the overall three-dimensionality of the face. This can make the face appear shorter and younger, creating a soft and feminine impression.

When is blepharoplasty necessary?

It is necessary when the power to open the eyes is weak, causing one to use the forehead muscles to open the eyes, or when the eyelids are sunken, giving a sleepy and tired impression. For ptosis that is difficult to resolve with simple double eyelid surgery, incisional blepharoplasty and fat grafting are performed concurrently to create clear eyes.

What is VIBE Plastic Surgery's surgical philosophy?

VIBE Plastic Surgery prioritizes the overall balance of the face, not just one area. Through harmonious full-face design, we pursue definite changes without overdoing it, aiming for natural results that last over time.

What are the advantages of autologous costal cartilage rhinoplasty?

Autologous costal cartilage is hard and has a low absorption rate, allowing for semi-permanent retention, and has a low risk of contracture or deformation. It is effective in strengthening and slimming the nasal tip support and correcting the nasolabial angle, making it a stable material for creating a sophisticated nose line.