Attention if You Have a Sunken Midface! (Rhinoplasty and Front Cheek Fat Grafting)

* Basic Information

# Female in her 20s

# Nose: Stressed because it looks bulbous and wide..

# Lack of volume in the midface makes the face look flatter and wider ~ㅠ

* Consultation

# Her primary goal was to correct the wide appearance of the nose from the front! We planned to slim down the nasal tip while raising the bridge. By correcting the ‘droopy tip’ (arrow nose), we can achieve a satisfying, refined nose line.

# She was also concerned about the hollow look under her eyes (dark circles) and the lack of volume in her front cheeks, which contributed to a flat and wide facial appearance. We decided to perform front cheek fat grafting to address the dark circles and create a more three-dimensional face shape.

* Plan

1. Nose

# Tip Plasty (Bulbous nose, Arrow nose correction)

# Rhinoplasty (Osteotomy, Implant)

2. Fat Grafting (Under-eye & Front cheek)

# Address under-eye dark circles & midface volume

* Post-Surgery Thoughts

1. Nose

# So many patients bring photos of Karina as their goal! Her nose is a great model for the ‘natural-glam’ straight-semi-basal line that young people prefer these days—sufficiently high and sharp without the tip being overly pointy!

# This was a satisfying case where correcting the arrow nose and bulbous tip made the overall facial image look much more sophisticated!

# The patient was especially pleased with the overall improvement of the nose’s wide appearance from the front :)

2. Fat Grafting

# By improving the under-eye dark circles and front cheek volume through fat grafting, the added dimension makes her face look much more youthful and vibrant!

# Never forget the important fact that having dimension in the midface makes the face look less wide and smaller!

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

The VIBE that comes from rich experience

VIBE Plastic Surgery, Representative Director Dr. Yoo Young-moon

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 after surgery and vary by individual, so caution is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems can a lack of mid-face volume cause?

A lack of mid-face volume can make the face appear flat and wide. It can also make the under-eye area look hollow or dark circles more prominent, leading to an overall dull impression.

What nose shapes can be improved with rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty can improve a blunt and wide nose, or a droopy nose. It can make the nasal tip slender and raise the bridge line, creating an overall sophisticated and prominent nose line.

What effects can be expected from fore-cheek fat grafting?

Fore-cheek fat grafting improves hollowness and dark circles under the eyes, and enhances the volume of the fore-cheeks, adding dimension to the face. This can make the face appear less wide and give a younger, more vibrant impression.

Can rhinoplasty and fat grafting be performed together?

Yes, it is possible. In the case presented in this post, rhinoplasty and fore-cheek fat grafting were performed simultaneously to address a blunt nose and lack of mid-face volume, achieving satisfactory results.

How long is the recovery period after surgery?

This post shows progress photos two months after surgery. The exact recovery period can vary depending on the individual's condition and the scope of the surgery, so it is important to confirm this through consultation with medical staff.

Which hospital can I get the surgery at?

This post introduces a case performed at VIBE Plastic Surgery located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It emphasizes the importance of consulting and undergoing surgery with a board-certified plastic surgeon.