2026-05-25
Rhinoplasty for Low Bridge and Bulbous Tip
A case study of a 20-year-old female patient who achieved a refined, sophisticated look through bulbous tip correction and bridge augmentation after unsatisfactory filler results.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 20s
# Low nasal bridge and a bulbous tip.
# Dissatisfied with the shape even after receiving filler injections twice.
* Consultation
# The patient visited us seeking correction for a bulbous tip that could not be resolved with fillers. While a bulbous nose was traditionally associated with ‘good fortune’ in the past, many now seek improvement because it can create a blunt or heavy impression.
# Due to the low bridge, her face appeared flatter and wider than it actually was.
# We determined that a satisfying nasal line could be achieved by refining the tip to be more slender while raising and smoothing the bridge line.
* Surgical Plan
# Dissolving existing fillers
# Tip plasty (Bulbous tip correction)
# Bridge augmentation (Silicone implant, Osteotomy)
* Post-operative Progress
1. The septal cartilage was harvested while preserving the structure, and the nasal tip was shaped using both septal and ear cartilage. As a result, a natural yet sharp ‘straight-semi-basal’ line was achieved.
2. Now that the bulbous tip has been corrected, her overall impression looks much more sophisticated :)
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Vibe Plastic Surgery Clinic, Chief Surgeon Yoo Young-moon
Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery depending on the individual, and caution is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is bulbous nose correction performed?
Bulbous nose correction is performed through tip plasty. In this case, the nasal septum and ear cartilage were used to create a slender nasal tip, improving the blunt appearance and completing a sophisticated impression.
How can a low nose bridge be heightened?
A low nose bridge can be heightened through bridge augmentation. In this case, a silicone implant and osteotomy were used to raise and smoothly correct the bridge line, making the face appear more three-dimensional.
Is nose surgery possible after filler injections?
Yes, it is possible. The patient in this case also received filler injections twice but was not satisfied, so they visited the clinic. Nose surgery can be performed after dissolving the filler prior to the operation.
What kind of nose line was achieved after nose surgery?
After the surgery, a natural yet prominent semi-upward curved nose tip was achieved. With the correction of the bulbous nose and the heightened bridge, an overall sophisticated and satisfactory nose line was obtained.
What materials can be used for nose surgery?
In this case, the nasal septum and ear cartilage were used for tip plasty, and a silicone implant and osteotomy were planned for bridge augmentation. Suitable materials can be used depending on the individual's condition.