2026-05-25
Bulbous Nose & Nasolabial Angle Correction? VIBE Plastic Surgery!!
A 20s female sought correction for a low, blunt nose tip and retracted columella. After consultation, a plan was made to remove old Hiko threads, use donated costal cartilage for the nose tip, and an implant for the nasal bridge.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 20s
# Medical History: Received Hiko thread lift several years ago, but was not satisfied.
# Complaints:
1. Low and blunt nose tip
2. The columella, connecting the nose tip to the philtrum, appears too recessed.
* Consultation
# She desired improvement to a more refined shape due to a low nasal bridge and blunt nose tip.
# It was planned to locate and remove the Hiko threads from several years ago during the surgery.
# A pre-operative CT scan showed a severely deviated septum, so it was decided to use donated costal cartilage to raise the nose tip and an implant to heighten the nasal bridge.
* Plan
# Nasal Bridge Augmentation (foreign body removal, silicone implant)
# Nose Tip Plasty (bulbous nose correction, nasolabial angle correction)
* Post-operative Progress
# There are several types of bulbous noses: 1. Thick skin 2. Thick soft tissue (subcutaneous fat, etc.) 3. Spread and wide cartilage. Naturally, these often occur in combination, so it's best to appropriately correct each factor. This involves sculpting and thinning the skin and soft tissue, and creating a sleek shape by extending the cartilage.
# With the correction of the bulbous nose and nasolabial angle, her overall impression has also transformed to be more refined!
Consultation and surgery should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!
VIBE from extensive experience
Yoo Young-moon, Chief Director of VIBE Plastic Surgery
Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may vary by individual after surgery and require caution.
Frequently Asked Questions
In what cases is a bulbous nose rhinoplasty necessary?
Bulbous nose rhinoplasty is necessary when the skin is thick, the soft tissues such as subcutaneous fat are thick, or the cartilage is wide and spread out. These complex factors are appropriately corrected to create a sharp nose shape.
What is nasolabial angle correction?
Nasolabial angle correction is a surgery that improves the angle of the columella, where the tip of the nose connects to the philtrum. In this case, it contributed to creating a sophisticated impression by correcting the problem of the columella appearing too recessed.
What materials can be used for nose surgery?
In this case, a silicone implant was used to heighten the nasal bridge, and donated costal cartilage was used to raise the nasal tip. Additionally, the Hiko threads from a previous procedure were removed during the surgery.
Is nose surgery possible even if I have had a Hiko procedure in the past?
Yes, it is possible. The patient in this case also had a history of a Hiko procedure, and the Hiko threads were located and removed during the surgery before proceeding with the rhinoplasty.
Where is Vibe Plastic Surgery located?
Vibe Plastic Surgery is located on the 8th floor of Urban Hive, 476 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. You can receive consultation and surgery from a board-certified plastic surgeon.
What side effects can occur after nose surgery?
Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery. There may be individual differences, so caution is required, and sufficient consultation before surgery is important.