2026-05-25
Short Nose Correction!!
A case study of a woman in her 50s who underwent rhinoplasty to correct a short nose, bulbous tip, and low bridge, improving both aesthetics and functional comfort.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 50s
# Primary Complaints: The bridge of the nose is so low that glasses keep sliding down. The tip of the nose is bulbous and short.
* Consultation
# She mentioned that the most uncomfortable part was her glasses sliding down due to the low bridge. Although she had wanted surgery for a long time, she was too afraid to go through with it until now, when she finally made the big decision!
# She was also stressed by the fact that her nostrils were very visible because her nose was quite short.
# We anticipated a satisfying result by refining the nasal tip, raising the bridge line, and smoothing the overall profile through short nose correction.
* Plan
# Tip Plasty (Bulbous Nose & Short Nose Correction)
# Rhinoplasty (Bridge Implant)
* Post-operative Progress
# You can see that as the bulbous tip was corrected, the visibility of the nostrils was significantly reduced at the same time.
# When the nostrils are overly visible, the nose appears short and can create a less-than-ideal impression. It is crucial to reduce the visible nostril size through accurate cause analysis.
What if the nostrils are too visible? (1) If the alae are upturned -> Short nose correction, Alar rim lowering (2) If the columella is drooping -> Columella correction (3) If the alae are flared -> Alar reduction
# She is very happy that her reading glasses no longer slide down now that her bridge is higher!
Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!
VIBE that comes from extensive experience.
Vibe Plastic Surgery Clinic, Chief Surgeon Yeong-moon Yoo
Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery and vary by individual; caution is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
In what cases is short nose correction necessary?
Short nose correction may be considered when the nose is short, exposing the nostrils excessively, or when the nasal tip is blunt and low, making the overall impression look stuffy. In the case presented, stress caused by nostril exposure and a blunt nasal tip was improved.
Can a low nasal bridge also be improved with nose surgery?
Yes, a low nasal bridge can be improved with nose surgery. In the case presented, the patient experienced the inconvenience of glasses sliding down due to a low nasal bridge, and this issue was resolved by raising the nasal bridge through augmentation rhinoplasty (implant), creating a smoother overall nose line.
How is a blunt nasal tip corrected?
A blunt nasal tip can be corrected through nasal tip surgery. In the presented case, a blunt nasal tip was made slender through bulbous nose and short nose surgery, and the nasal tip line was improved to create a more sophisticated impression.
What are the causes and solutions for excessive nostril show?
The causes of excessive nostril show are diverse, including upturned alar, drooping columella, or wide alar. Solutions include short nose correction, nostril lowering, columella correction, and alar reduction, and a customized surgical plan is needed after accurate cause analysis.
Are there any changes in wearing glasses after nose surgery?
Yes, there can be positive changes in wearing glasses after nose surgery. In the presented case, the patient expressed satisfaction that their glasses no longer slid down after their nasal bridge was raised.