Bulbous Nose Correction

* Basic Information

# 20s Female

# Low nasal bridge and blunt, bulbous nose tip

* Consultation

# The patient desired improvement because her nasal bridge was low and the tip of her nose appeared blunt.

# In the pre-operative CT scan, the nasal septum was straight and of sufficient size. Therefore, it was decided to raise the nose tip using a septal extension graft and heighten the bridge using a silicone implant.

* Surgical Plan

# Rhinoplasty for bridge (Silicone implant, Osteotomy)

# Rhinoplasty for tip (Bulbous nose correction, Septal extension graft)

* Post-operative Progress

# An ideal nose tip angle was achieved using septal cartilage and ear cartilage.

# With the bulbous nose corrected, her overall impression has changed to look much more sophisticated!

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Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery, and they can vary depending on the individual, so caution is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is a bulbous nose correction necessary?

Bulbous nose correction can be considered if you have a blunt nasal tip and a low nasal bridge. In this case, a bulbous nose correction was performed to improve a blunt nasal tip and low nasal bridge in a woman in her 20s.

What materials are used for bulbous nose correction?

Septal extension grafting may be used to raise the nasal tip during bulbous nose correction. If the nasal bridge needs to be heightened, silicone implants and osteotomy may be planned, and septal cartilage and ear cartilage are utilized to create the desired nasal tip angle.

When can I see changes after rhinoplasty?

In this case, changes could be observed approximately 1 month after the surgery. You can see in the photos how the blunt bulbous nose was corrected and the overall impression became more refined.

Can nasal bridge and nasal tip augmentation be done simultaneously?

Yes, it is possible. In this case, a plan was made and executed to simultaneously heighten the low nasal bridge with silicone implants and osteotomy, and improve the blunt nasal tip with septal extension grafting and bulbous nose rhinoplasty.

How is septal cartilage used in rhinoplasty?

Septal cartilage can be used for septal extension grafting to raise the nasal tip. In this case, pre-operative CT scans showed that the septum was straight and sufficiently sized, so it was used to heighten the nasal tip. Additionally, septal cartilage and ear cartilage were used together to achieve an ideal nasal tip angle.