2026-05-24
The Line from Forehead to Nose is Crucial, Isn’t It?!
A case study of a 20-year-old female patient who achieved a refined look through hump correction, long nose correction, and forehead fat grafting without implants.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 20s
# Unevenness caused by a dorsal hump
# A nose tip that appears long, extending from a flat forehead
* Consultation
1. The patient wanted to improve the uneven side profile caused by a hump and the drooping nose tip that made the nose look excessively long. A nose tip that drops significantly when smiling is a major factor that can make one look older.
2. Due to a flat forehead, the line transitioned bluntly into the nose, making the overall face appear longer. To overcome this disadvantage, we planned a forehead fat grafting procedure alongside the rhinoplasty.
3. Since the bridge of the nose was not naturally low, we planned the surgery using the ‘no-implant’ method.
* Surgical Plan
1. Rhinoplasty (Bridge)
- Hump correction
- Osteotomy
- No-implant
2. Tip-plasty
- Long nose & nasolabial angle correction
3. Forehead Fat Grafting
* Post-operative Progress
1. In the post-operative results, the nose tip has become naturally sharp and defined without excessive nostril exposure.
2. The nose tip, which looked slightly long before surgery, has been corrected to create a sophisticated and refined shape.
3. By smoothing the hump, a natural nose line can be achieved without the use of implants if the bridge is already sufficiently high.
4. If the forehead lacks volume, the line leading to the bridge can make the face look longer. In such cases, creating volume through forehead fat grafting helps achieve a much more natural and ideally proportioned nose shape.
Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!
The VIBE that comes from extensive experience.
Vibe Plastic Surgery, Chief Director Dr. Yoo Young-moon
Vibe Plastic Surgery complies with all 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 required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a hooked nose corrected?
Hooked nose correction is performed to improve the uneven side profile caused by a hooked nose. In this case, during bridge augmentation, the surgery was planned without implants, using hooked nose correction and osteotomy, to create a natural nose line.
How can a long-looking nasal tip be improved?
If the nasal tip appears long, it can be improved through tip plasty, including long nose correction and nasolabial angle correction. In this case, the long, drooping nasal tip was corrected to create a refined shape, and factors that made the patient look older when smiling were also improved.
Is it good to combine forehead fat grafting with rhinoplasty?
Yes, forehead fat grafting can be considered with rhinoplasty. This is because if there is insufficient forehead volume and the line leading to the bridge of the nose is flat, the face can appear longer. Adding volume to the forehead helps create a much more natural and ideally proportioned nose shape.
Is implant-free rhinoplasty possible?
Yes, implant-free rhinoplasty is possible. If the bridge of the nose is sufficiently high and a natural nose line can be created simply by refining a hooked nose, surgery can be performed without using implants. In this case, the bridge of the nose was not low, so surgery was planned without implants.
Can the nostrils become less visible after rhinoplasty?
Yes, it is possible. After the surgery, the nostrils can become less visible, resulting in a natural yet defined nasal tip. This result can be achieved by adjusting the shape and angle of the nasal tip through tip plasty.