2026-05-25
Implant-Free Rhinoplasty (Hump Nose, Bulbous Nose)
A 20s female with a bulbous, wide nasal tip and a bumpy profile due to a hump nose underwent implant-free rhinoplasty, including hump correction, revision alar reduction, and tip refinement using septal and ear cartilage.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 20s
# History of alar reduction and philtrum reduction (+)
# Bulbous and wide nasal tip
# Unevenness due to a dorsal hump
* Consultation
1. Despite previous alar reduction, the patient was most concerned about her still-bulbous nasal tip. We decided to make the nasal tip more slender and perform revision alar reduction.
2. She also wanted to improve the uneven appearance of her profile caused by the dorsal hump.
3. As her nasal bridge was not low, we planned an implant-free surgery.
* Plan
1. Nasal Bridge Augmentation
- Dorsal hump correction
- Implant-free
2. Nasal Tip Augmentation
- Septal extension graft: Septal cartilage
- Onlay graft: Ear cartilage
- Bulbous nose correction
- Alar reduction (revision surgery)
* Post-operative Progress
1. Post-operatively, the nostrils are not overly visible, resulting in a natural yet defined nasal tip.
2. The previously bulbous nose was transformed into a sophisticated nasal tip.
3. When the nasal bridge is sufficiently high, a natural nose line can be created without using implants.
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Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery, varying by individual, and require caution.
Frequently Asked Questions
In what cases is non-implant rhinoplasty suitable?
Non-implant rhinoplasty is suitable when the bridge of the nose is sufficiently high. A natural nose line can be created through hump correction or tip plasty without implants.
Can a hooked nose be corrected with non-implant rhinoplasty?
Yes, it is possible. If the bridge of the nose is sufficiently high, the bumpy side profile can be improved and a natural nose line can be created through hump correction without using implants.
What materials are used for bulbous nose correction?
For bulbous nose correction, septal extension grafting using septal cartilage and overlapping grafting using ear cartilage are mainly used to create a slender and sophisticated nasal tip.
I had alar reduction surgery in the past, is revision surgery possible?
Yes, it is possible. If you are still concerned about a blunt nasal tip even after previous alar reduction surgery, you can improve it by planning revision alar reduction surgery along with tip plasty.
How does the nasal tip change after non-implant rhinoplasty?
After surgery, you can expect a natural, sharp, and sophisticated nasal tip, free from the previously blunt bulbous nose. A natural shape where the nostrils are not excessively visible can be expected.