2026-05-25
Achieving a Sophisticated Look with No-Implant Rhinoplasty and Fat Grafting :D
A case study of a 20s female patient who achieved a refined profile using no-implant rhinoplasty for a bulbous nose and hump, combined with full-face fat grafting.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 20s
# Droopy, bulbous nose tip & unevenness due to a dorsal hump
# Flat forehead lacking volume
* Consultation
1. Her primary concern was that her nose appeared large due to a bulbous and wide tip.
2. She also wanted to improve the uneven side profile caused by a dorsal hump.
3. Since her nasal bridge was already sufficiently high, we planned a ‘no-implant’ surgery.
4. We decided to address the lack of volume in the forehead, temples, and under-eye areas through autologous micro-fat grafting.
* Surgical Plan
1. Bridge Rhinoplasty
- Hump correction
- No-implant
- Osteotomy
2. Tip Rhinoplasty
- Septal extension graft
- Correction of bulbous tip and nasolabial angle
3. Autologous Micro-Fat Grafting (Full Face)
* Post-operative Progress
1. The post-operative results show a natural yet well-defined nose tip.
2. Correcting the bulbous tip resulted in a feminine and sophisticated nose, which was very satisfying.
3. When the nasal bridge is already high enough, a natural nasal line can be achieved without using artificial implants.
4. The added facial volume from the fat grafting further enhanced the overall sophisticated impression ^^
Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!
The VIBE that comes from extensive experience
Vibe Plastic Surgery, Chief Surgeon Young-moon Yoo
Vibe Plastic Surgery complies with all medical laws. These before-and-after photos were taken under identical conditions with the patient’s consent. Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur depending on the individual, and caution is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
In what cases is non-implant rhinoplasty suitable?
Non-implant rhinoplasty is suitable when the bridge of the nose is sufficiently high. In this case, the nasal bridge was not low, allowing for a natural nose line to be created through hump correction and tip plasty without implants.
Can a blunt nasal tip be improved?
Yes, it can be improved. In this case, a blunt and wide nasal tip was made natural and sharp through septal extension grafting and bulbous nose correction, resulting in a feminine and sophisticated nose.
Which areas can autologous micro-fat grafting be applied to?
Autologous micro-fat grafting can be applied to the entire face, including the forehead, temples, and under-eyes, where volume is lacking. In this case, full-face fat grafting was used to enhance facial volume, creating a more sophisticated image.
How is aquiline nose correction performed?
Aquiline nose correction can be performed during nasal bridge surgery. In this case, since the nasal bridge was not low, the aquiline nose was corrected without implants, and the bumpy side profile was smoothly improved through osteotomy.
What changes can be expected after rhinoplasty?
In this case, after the surgery, a natural yet sharp nasal tip was achieved, and the blunt bulbous nose was corrected, resulting in a feminine and sophisticated nose. Additionally, if the nasal bridge is sufficiently high, a natural nose line can be created without implants.