Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty

* Basic Information

# Female in her 20s

# Goal: To improve a low nasal bridge and a blunt, bulbous nose tip.

* Consultation

# The patient desired improvement for her low bridge and blunt tip.

# Pre-operative CT scans showed a straight septum of sufficient size. We decided to raise the tip using a septal extension graft and augment the bridge using a silicone implant.

# Since she preferred a glamorous look and it suited her overall vibe, we decided to raise the nasal line as much as possible!

* Surgical Plan

# Bridge Rhinoplasty (Silicone implant, Osteotomy)

# Tip Rhinoplasty (Bulbous nose correction, Septal extension graft)

Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty — Front View (Pre-op / 2 months Post-op)

Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty 사진 2 — Right 45-degree View (Pre-op / 2 months Post-op)

Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty 사진 3 — Right Side View (Pre-op / 2 months Post-op)

Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty 사진 4 — Left 45-degree View (Pre-op / 2 months Post-op)

Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty 사진 5 — Left Side View (Pre-op / 2 months Post-op)

Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty 사진 6 — Nostril View (Pre-op / 2 months Post-op)

Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty 사진 7 — Pre-op / Post-op Selfies

Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty 사진 8 — Pre-op / Post-op Selfies

Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty 사진 9 — Post-op Selfies

Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty 사진 10 — Post-op Selfies

* Post-operative Progress

# There are several types of bulbous noses: 1. Thick skin 2. Thick soft tissue (subcutaneous fat, etc.) 3. Splayed or wide cartilage. Since these factors usually occur in combination, it is best to correct each element appropriately. We sculpted the skin and soft tissue to be thinner and refined the cartilage to create a sleek, defined shape.

# We achieved the ideal tip angle using septal cartilage and ear cartilage.

# With the bulbous nose corrected and the nasal line defined, her overall impression has transformed into a more sophisticated look!

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

In what cases is bulbous nose surgery necessary?

Bulbous nose surgery may be considered when the nasal tip is blunt or the bridge of the nose is low. It can be improved through appropriate correction, especially when a bulbous nose is caused by complex factors such as thick skin, thick soft tissue, or spread and wide cartilage.

What materials are mainly used for bulbous nose surgery?

For bulbous nose surgery, the nasal bridge can primarily be raised using silicone implants. For nasal tip surgery, septal extension grafting using septal cartilage is employed, and ear cartilage may also be utilized to achieve an ideal nasal tip angle.

What are the types of bulbous noses?

There are several types of bulbous noses. The main types include cases with thick skin, thick soft tissue such as subcutaneous fat, and cases where the cartilage is spread and wide. These types often appear in combination.

Can the nasal bridge and tip be improved simultaneously with bulbous nose surgery?

Yes, they can be improved simultaneously. In this case, a plan was made to raise a low nasal bridge with a silicone implant and refine a blunt nasal tip through septal extension grafting and bulbous nose surgery, thereby improving the overall nasal line.

How can the impression change after bulbous nose surgery?

After bulbous nose surgery, the overall impression can change to be more refined as the nasal tip becomes sharper and the nasal bridge line becomes more defined. In this case, after bulbous nose correction, the impression became more glamorous and well-suited to the individual's desired look.