2026-05-24
Amazing Results of Short Nose Revision & Alar Rim Lowering!
A case study of a 50-year-old female patient who achieved a more refined look through short nose revision and alar rim lowering to correct asymmetry and a pinched nostril appearance.

* Basic Information
# Female in her 50s
# Medical History: Previous rhinoplasty using implants and ear cartilage
# Complaints: The nose looks short, blunt, and upturned. Specifically, the right nostril looks pinched and pulled up, causing severe asymmetry.
* Consultation
# The patient visited seeking correction for a short nose. A slight degree of contracture was present.
# Not only were the nostrils overly visible, but the right nostril specifically appeared ‘pinched,’ which was a major source of stress due to the asymmetry.
# To correct the short nose caused by contracture and address the nostril asymmetry, we planned an alar rim lowering procedure along with the revision.
* Surgical Plan
# Revision Rhinoplasty
- Tip Plasty (Bulbous nose & Short nose correction)
- Bridge Implant Replacement
# Alar Rim Lowering






* Post-operative Progress
# By improving the short nose, a more sophisticated and sleek nasal line was achieved, and the patient was very satisfied.
# In particular, she was thrilled that the upturned nostrils were naturally lowered and the asymmetry was corrected through the alar rim lowering!
# Correcting a short nose caused by contracture is one of the most difficult types of rhinoplasty. When combined with alar rim lowering, nostril visibility is reduced, leading to highly satisfying results.
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Dr. Yoo Young-moon, Representative Director of VIBE Plastic Surgery
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 depending on the individual, so caution is advised.