Rhinoplasty for a Low Bridge and Bulbous Tip

* Basic Information

# Female in her 20s

# Received filler and Hiko thread procedures 4-5 months ago, but is unhappy with the shape!

# Wants to address the low nasal bridge and the tip that appears wide and spread out.

* Consultation

# The plan was to dissolve the filler and remove the foreign materials (Hiko threads).

# Although the nose itself was low and the septal cartilage was small, the patient did not want to use other materials like donated rib cartilage. We established the surgical plan to reflect her preference for raising the tip using only autologous cartilage as much as possible.

# She desired a ‘straight-semi-curved’ (Jik-ban) tip that extends clearly without showing too much of the nostrils!

* Plan

# Dissolve filler and remove foreign materials

# Bridge augmentation (Silicone implant)

# Tip surgery (Autologous cartilage, correction of the bulbous tip)

* Post-operative Progress

1. In the post-operative results, a natural yet sharp straight-semi-curved tip was achieved without excessive nostril exposure, just as requested.

2. The bridge was raised smoothly, drawing focus to the center of the face. This added three-dimensional depth to a previously flat-looking face, creating a slimming effect that the patient was very satisfied with.

3. By raising the tip, the alae (nostril wings) that appeared spread out were also narrowed, resulting in a significant improvement in the frontal profile.

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

The VIBE that comes from extensive experience.

Dr. Yoo Young-moon, Head Director of Vibe Plastic Surgery

Vibe Plastic Surgery complies with medical laws. These before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions with the patient’s consent. Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery and vary by individual; caution is advised.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to undergo a low nose rhinoplasty even if I have experience with fillers or Hiko procedures?

Yes, it is possible. In this case, satisfactory results were achieved by dissolving the previously injected filler and removing foreign substances like Hiko threads before proceeding with the nose surgery.

What materials are mainly used for nose surgery?

In this case, a silicone implant was used for the bridge of the nose, and the patient's own autologous cartilage was utilized for the nasal tip, creating a natural and sharp semi-upturned tip.

What effects can I expect from a low nose rhinoplasty?

You can expect a smoother, higher bridge that adds dimension to your face, and a sharper nasal tip that narrows the flared nostrils, making your face appear smaller.

Can the nasal tip be raised with autologous cartilage even if the septal cartilage is small?

Yes, it is possible. The patient in this case had small septal cartilage but did not want to use donated rib cartilage, so the surgical plan focused on raising the nasal tip using only autologous cartilage as much as possible, achieving good results.

I am worried that my nostrils will look excessively visible after nose surgery.

In this case, the patient wanted a natural yet distinct semi-upturned nasal tip that did not show the nostrils excessively, and after the surgery, a natural and sharp nasal tip was achieved as requested.