2026-05-25
No-Implant Rhinoplasty (Hump Nose, Deviated Nose)
A case study of a 20-year-old female achieving a natural profile through no-implant rhinoplasty and forehead fat grafting.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 20s
# Uneven and deviated nose due to a nasal hump
# Flat forehead that appears to slant backward
* Consultation
1. The patient wanted to improve the uneven side profile caused by a hump and a drooping nasal tip that lacked a sleek, straight line. The nose was also deviated from the septum to the tip. These nasal features can contribute to an aged appearance and a stubborn impression.
2. Since the forehead lacked volume and appeared slanted, we planned a forehead fat grafting procedure simultaneously.
3. As the bridge of the nose was already sufficiently high, we planned the surgery using a no-implant technique.
* Surgical Plan
1. Bridge Rhinoplasty
- Hump correction
- No-implant technique
2. Tip Rhinoplasty
- Septal extension graft
- Deviated nose correction
3. Forehead Fat Grafting
* Post-Operative Progress
1. By refining the hump, a smooth yet sharp nasal profile was achieved.
2. When the bridge is already high enough, a natural nasal line can be created without the use of artificial implants.
3. If forehead volume is lacking, the line connecting to the nose can make the face appear longer. In such cases, creating volume through forehead fat grafting helps achieve a much more natural and ideally proportioned nasal shape.
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Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur depending on the individual, and caution is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
In what cases is non-implant rhinoplasty suitable?
If the bridge of the nose is sufficiently high, a natural nose line can be created without using implants. It is especially suitable for cases where nose shape improvement is needed, such as for a hooked nose or a deviated nose.
Can a hooked nose be corrected without implants?
Yes, it is possible. The hump can be refined to create a smooth yet sharp nose line. In the case presented in the main text, the hooked nose correction was performed without implants.
Can a deviated nose be improved with non-implant rhinoplasty?
Yes, it can be improved. A deviated nose can be corrected through septal extension grafting, and in the case presented in the main text, a nose that was deviated from the septum to the tip was corrected without implants.
Why is forehead fat grafting performed together with rhinoplasty?
If the forehead lacks volume, the face can appear longer due to the line connecting to the bridge of the nose. Creating volume through forehead fat grafting can result in a much more natural and ideally proportioned nose shape.
What are the advantages of non-implant rhinoplasty?
The biggest advantage is that if the bridge of the nose is sufficiently high, a natural nose line can be created without implants. You can achieve improvement using your natural nose without the burden of artificial implants.