2026-05-24
Is the Nasolabial Angle Really This Important?! Bulbous Nose & Nasolabial Angle Correction!
A case study of a 30s female undergoing revision rhinoplasty to correct a drooping tip, bulbous appearance, and a retracted nasolabial angle for a more youthful look.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 30s
# Medical History: Previous rhinoplasty several years ago using donated rib cartilage and septal cartilage
# The nasal tip has gradually drooped and become bulbous over time.
* Consultation
# The patient visited us because she was dissatisfied with the shape of her nose despite having undergone surgery with implants and donated rib cartilage.
# She specifically wanted to address the gradual drooping of the nasal tip, the bulbous appearance, and the deeply retracted nasolabial angle (columella area)!
* Surgical Plan
# Bridge Rhinoplasty
- Replacement of the implant
# Tip Rhinoplasty
- Correction of tip drooping & bulbous nose
- Nasolabial angle correction
* Post-operative Progress
1. Following the revision surgery, the nasolabial angle was restored, resulting in a defined ‘straight-semi-curved’ nasal tip profile.
2. The patient was highly satisfied as the refined yet natural nasal tip created a more youthful overall appearance.
Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!
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Vibe Plastic Surgery, Chief Surgeon 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 can vary by individual, so caution is required.