2026-05-25
Short Nose Rhinoplasty and Alar Reduction
A case study of a female patient in her 20s who underwent short nose correction, bulbous nose refinement, and alar reduction to achieve a sophisticated profile.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 20s
# My nose is short and looks upturned. It is also stressful that it looks wide from the front!
* Consultation
# Her biggest concern was that her nostrils were highly visible from the front due to a short nasal tip.
# She also requested correction for a bulbous nose. While it was traditionally called a ‘lucky nose’ in the past, many people now seek improvement due to its blunt appearance.
# We determined that a satisfying nose line could be achieved by refining the nasal tip while simultaneously raising the bridge.
* Surgical Plan
# Nasal Tip Surgery (Short nose correction, bulbous nose correction, alar reduction)
# Nasal Bridge Surgery (Implant, osteotomy)
* Post-operative Progress
# The patient wanted to transition from a round, cute-looking nose to a sleek, straight-semi-basal line. I am pleased that the desired nose shape harmonizes well with her overall facial features.
# By correcting the short and blunt nose, her overall image now appears much more sophisticated!
Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!
VIBE that comes from extensive experience.
Dr. Yoo Young-moon, Representative Director of VIBE Plastic Surgery
Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery. These vary by individual and require careful attention.