When Is the Best Time for Revision Surgery for Contracted Nose Surgery in Gangnam?

Nose surgery was one of the representative cosmetic procedures that received a lot of attention. By naturally adjusting the nose to match the proportions of the face, it can be expected to improve the overall impression. As a result, it attracts not only women but also more male patients these days. As nose surgery has become more common, cases of revision nose surgery have also increased, so caution is needed.

One of the typical causes of revision nose surgery is a “contracted nose.” This is a side effect that can occur after nasal surgery, where inflammatory reactions cause the nasal tissue to become hard and contract, which can lift the tip of the nose or shorten the length of the nose, leading to deformities. Today, at Mary Plastic Surgery Clinic, we took a closer look at contracted nose surgery in Gangnam and also briefly discussed when revision surgery for a contracted nose is best.

About Contracted Nose

A contracted nose is one of the representative side effects that can occur after nose surgery.

If it occurs, problems inside and outside the nose can lead to various inconveniences in daily life. It can develop due to multiple causes, such as having nose surgery several times, a foreign-body reaction from an implant, or infection.

As a result, the tissue turns into scar tissue, making the nose feel hard and causing deformities such as a shortened nose length or an upturned tip. Because it can occur for different reasons depending on the individual, if a contracted nose develops, it is necessary to analyze the cause and plan revision surgery thoroughly based on that analysis. After first controlling the inflammation and allowing enough time for the tissue to stabilize, revision surgery can then be considered.

It is most important to respond to a contracted nose as early as possible. If any of the following apply to you, it may be a sign that a contracted nose is progressing, so prompt treatment is advisable.

✅ The nose looks lifted and shortened after nose surgery

✅ The nose area has turned red and feels painful

✅ The nose feels tight and hard to the touch

✅ The nose looks crooked or uneven

Revision Surgery for Contracted Nose at Mary Plastic Surgery Clinic

At Mary Plastic Surgery Clinic in Gangnam, based on an analysis of each patient’s cause of contracted nose, we provide 1:1 customized revision surgery for contracted nose so that the deformed nose can be extended and improved again into a natural-looking aesthetic nose.

We extend the shortened nose length caused by a contracted nose through grafting with autologous tissue, helping to restore the nose to an appropriate length. By using autologous tissue and performing delicate correction based on an analysis of each person’s cause of contracted nose, we help reduce the risk of recurrence and create a natural-looking nose design again.

1. Improving nose length with strong extension grafting

We help improve the length of a short nose by extending it with autologous tissue.

2. Ideal nose shape and tip point

Using autologous tissue, we find the ideal and beautiful nose shape and tip point for each patient.

3. Preventing recurrence of contracted nose

We use autologous tissue and careful revision surgery planning to help prevent the risk of recurrence.

4. Restoring hardened skin

We soften the skin that has hardened due to contracted nose so that it can stretch more easily.

Timing of Revision Surgery for Contracted Nose

Contracted nose surgery cannot be done whenever you want. This is because time is needed to control inflammation inside the nose and for the tissue to stabilize. Although it varies by individual, the general timing for revision surgery for a contracted nose is considered to be about 6 months to 1 year.

At Mary Plastic Surgery Clinic in Gangnam, based on an analysis of the cause of contracted nose, we establish a stable plan for contracted nose surgery after allowing sufficient time before revision surgery.

First, we remove the foreign material causing the problem and control the inflammation, then check the condition of the skin. If the skin has stretched to some extent, surgery is possible. If not, we help by going through a process to release and stretch the skin that has hardened from contraction so that stable revision surgery can be performed again.

Using 3D CT and the Invivo program

Three-dimensional analysis system

At Mary Plastic Surgery Clinic in Gangnam, we use a thorough three-dimensional analysis system to create a 1:1 customized surgical plan for revision surgery and to help prevent recurrence of contracted nose. Before surgery, we use 3D imaging and a 3D remodeling program to three-dimensionally analyze the nasal skeletal structure that is not visible externally, the condition of the septal cartilage, and the degree of nasal deviation, allowing us to create the most suitable surgical plan for each individual.

With the careful and delicate surgical technique of Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and Chief Director Hong Seong-taek, who has experience with a wide range of nose types and nose surgeries, we diagnose deformed contracted noses and design customized nose shapes for each patient to once again achieve a natural aesthetic improvement effect. We hope you will address your concerns about contracted nose together with Mary Plastic Surgery Clinic.

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