Rhinoplasty Review After One Week vs. One Month? Average Cost, and Pros and Cons of Rhinoplasty Types

Recently, as more people are considering rhinoplasty not only for cosmetic reasons but also for functional improvement, more people are looking for detailed information. In particular, many are looking into the refined yet natural-looking nose line known as a jareohan nose. Today, at Eight, where the concept of the refined nose job was first created, we will organize information about rhinoplasty.

What is the average cost of rhinoplasty?

First, the average cost of rhinoplasty is set at around KRW 2 million to KRW 5 million. The cost can vary greatly from person to person depending on the detailed purpose and method of the rhinoplasty, the materials used, whether functional improvement is included, and the level of difficulty. Therefore, rather than simply comparing rhinoplasty prices, it is important to check the scope of surgery and what is included.

Rhinoplasty types and their pros and cons

1. Cosmetic rhinoplasty

This is surgery intended to change appearance, such as raising the bridge of the nose or refining the tip. The advantage is that the change in image is clear, while the drawback is that satisfaction may vary depending on the individual’s nose structure. In many cases, bridge and tip surgery are performed together.

2. Crooked nose surgery

This is surgery to correct a bent nasal bone or cartilage, and it is often performed to improve both appearance and internal function. The average cost of crooked nose surgery is set at around KRW 2 million to KRW 4 million, but it may vary depending on the degree of the crooked nose and the surgical method applied according to the type of nose.

Depending on the degree to which the nose is bent, a crooked nose can be corrected by shaving down the protruding part of the nasal bone slightly or grafting cartilage into the sunken part to restore the shape. If the internal cartilage is also bent, treatment can be carried out together while considering functional aspects.

3. Functional nose surgery

Nose surgery that improves functional issues is commonly called functional nose surgery, and it refers to rhinoplasty performed to improve a deviated septum, rhinitis, or nasal congestion. On average, the cost of rhinitis-related nose surgery or functional nose surgery can vary widely from KRW 2 million to KRW 4 million or more depending on the scope of surgery.

Using the crooked nose example above, a crooked nose may have an internally deviated septum, and in such cases the septum may be bent in a C-shape or S-shape. When the septum is bent like this, one side of the mucosal structure inside the nose called the inferior turbinate gets compressed, narrowing airflow and causing rhinitis and nasal congestion. In such cases, functional treatment is performed together by reducing the inferior turbinate and moving it outward.

As such, the appropriate method differs depending on detailed nose type and condition, as well as the desired result, and the price differences arise accordingly.

Differences in rhinoplasty cost for men and women?

Recently, demand for male rhinoplasty has also been steadily increasing, and some people wonder whether rhinoplasty costs more for men. However, since rhinoplasty costs differ depending on the detailed surgical method and degree of difficulty regardless of whether the patient is male or female, you can think of it as varying from person to person.

For example, if the structural characteristics lead to greater cartilage use, the average cost may be slightly higher.

Changes in rhinoplasty reviews after one week to one month

Usually, if you look at reviews one week after rhinoplasty, this is the time when the splint is removed, so discomfort begins to decrease and swelling and bruising start to subside. During this period, the tip of the nose may appear lifted, but this is because the tip angle is usually designed to be higher in consideration of the absorption rate of autologous cartilage, and it will come down over time.

After about a month, most of the major swelling has gone down and the nose line gradually looks more natural. However, the tip of the nose may still feel firm and some minor swelling may remain, but at this stage it can look relatively natural and there are no major problems in daily life. In general, it takes about 3 to 6 months for the implant to settle and for full recovery to be achieved.

What is important in rhinoplasty?

In general, rhinoplasty is not just a cosmetic procedure, but a surgery that must consider both function and structure. For this, it is important to perform an accurate analysis and apply a surgical method suitable for the current condition of the nose and the patient’s preferences. For more specialized care, it is important to look for a place where detailed examinations such as 3D-CT, XU1 endoscopy, and 3D Vectra are available, and to discuss sufficiently with a plastic surgery specialist to determine the surgical direction that fits your nose condition. This is an important factor in improving satisfaction.

I have summarized the information like this, and if you would like more detailed information, please refer to the website and visit in person to have a detailed discussion with the director and receive a diagnosis about the specific details.