Amazing Results of Short Nose Revision & Alar Rim Lowering!

* 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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The VIBE that comes from extensive experience.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

In what cases is short nose revision surgery necessary?

Short nose revision surgery is necessary when the nose appears short, blunt, and upturned, especially when the nose has shortened due to contracture after previous nose surgery, causing the nostrils to be pinched upwards and severely asymmetrical. This procedure can improve these issues and create a natural nose line.

What effects can be expected from nostril lowering?

Nostril lowering can naturally lower upturned nostrils and improve nostril asymmetry. This corrects pinched-up nostrils, resulting in a more balanced nose shape.

Is short nose revision surgery due to contracture a difficult surgery?

Yes, correcting a short nose due to contracture is one of the more difficult nose surgeries. However, when performed with nostril lowering, the nostrils become less visible, and the overall nose shape improves, leading to very satisfactory results.

Is it possible to replace the nasal bridge implant during nose revision surgery?

Yes, it is possible to replace the nasal bridge implant during nose revision surgery. In this case, the nasal bridge implant was replaced along with tip plasty to improve the overall nose line and address the patient's concerns.

Can nostril asymmetry also be corrected?

Yes, nostril asymmetry can be corrected through nostril lowering. This procedure naturally lowers pinched-up or overly visible nostrils, achieving symmetry and more satisfactory results.