Apgujeong Merry Plastic Surgery: Regain a Natural Look Through Revision Surgery for Contracted Noses

If you are interested in rhinoplasty, you have probably heard about a “contracted nose” at least once.

A contracted nose is one of the representative complications that can occur after rhinoplasty. It appears as a foreign-body reaction to the implant used in nasal surgery. If it is not addressed early, it can cause pain in the nose and, in severe cases, even deformity, which may make revision surgery for a contracted nose necessary.

At Apgujeong Merry Plastic Surgery Clinic, we help those who need revision surgery for a contracted nose improve their nose into one that feels natural and is easier to breathe through through natural-looking nasal revision surgery. Today, we will look at the symptoms of a contracted nose at Apgujeong Merry Plastic Surgery Clinic and explain the revision surgery methods.

Symptoms of a Contracted Nose

A contracted nose refers to symptoms such as the nose becoming shorter or the nasal tip lifting upward due to inflammation in the nose caused by a foreign-body reaction to the implant or infection after rhinoplasty. In severe cases, it can cause pain, the implant may protrude through the skin, or the shape of the nose may even become distorted.

Because a contracted nose is one of the representative issues that can occur after rhinoplasty, it is important to prevent and manage it so that it does not develop. If symptoms appear, it is best to seek medical attention early and receive treatment. If you experience any of the following symptoms, it is advisable to visit a medical professional as soon as possible for an examination.

✅ If the nose becomes red or there is throbbing pain

✅ If you feel a foreign-body sensation, swelling, or warmth after rhinoplasty

✅ If more than 6 months have passed and the nose still feels hard and looks thick

✅ If the nasal tip gradually appears to be lifting

✅ If the nasal tip becomes hard and the nose becomes shorter

Revision Surgery Methods for a Contracted Nose

When a contracted nose occurs, it is necessary to treat the cause and then improve the length of the nose again through revision surgery so that it regains a natural shape.

At Apgujeong Merry Plastic Surgery Clinic, we analyze the cause of the contracted nose and help improve it into a natural-looking nose through the appropriate revision surgery method.

We remove the hard, contracted scar tissue and use autologous tissue to properly lengthen the nose and reconstruct the shortened nasal length. In addition, by sufficiently extending the cartilage structure and tissues inside the nose, we help improve the contracted nose.

The natural length and angle of the nose are restored, and the hardened nasal tip is improved so that a natural-looking nose line is designed again for the face. Through sufficient consultation before surgery, we carefully consider each patient’s cause of contracted nose and establish a thorough revision surgery plan so that this operation can be the last one.

There Is a Proper Timing for Revision Surgery for a Contracted Nose

A contracted nose is problematic not only because of the complication itself, but also because revision surgery cannot be performed immediately once it develops, which can cause additional stress.

This is because the factors causing inflammation must be removed and the surrounding tissues sufficiently stabilized before the procedure can be performed. In addition, the condition of the skin must be checked. If the skin is able to stretch to a certain extent, revision surgery is possible, but if not, adequate lengthening cannot be achieved.

Therefore, to lower a nose that has become shortened due to contraction and restore a natural shape, it is preferable to proceed at the appropriate time for revision surgery.

In general, surgery is recommended after at least 6 months, but the appropriate timing may differ depending on each person’s condition. At Apgujeong Merry Plastic Surgery Clinic, we improve contracted noses through revision surgery at the timing appropriate for each individual and help restore a natural-looking nose line.

A 3D Stereoscopic Analysis System Using 3D CT + Invivo Program

At Apgujeong Merry Plastic Surgery Clinic, we perform stable revision nose surgery through precise customized surgery that considers not only what is visible, but also the internal structure of the nose.

Before surgery, we use 3D imaging and a 3D remodeling program to analyze the skeletal structure of the nose, the condition of the septal cartilage, the degree of nasal deviation, and the inferior turbinate in three dimensions, so that each person’s nose can be designed naturally and precise surgery can be performed.

Comprehensive analysis is also possible for the areas around the face, such as the cheekbones, eyes, and lips, allowing for a precise and detailed surgical plan, shorter surgery time, and stable surgical results.

If you are currently going through a difficult and stressful time because of a contracted nose, we hope you will consider revision surgery for a contracted nose at Apgujeong Merry Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Director Hong Seong-taek, who has extensive anatomical knowledge and rich surgical experience, personally handles everything from consultation and surgical planning to the operation and aftercare, carefully designing a natural-looking nasal line again.

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