Symptoms and Causes of Contracted Nose, and AB Plastic Surgery Nose Revision Q&A

Hello, this is AB Plastic Surgery!

You probably have many questions about nose revision surgery and contracted nose, right?

After watching Episode 6 of MAKEMEGirl, “A Square-Edged Life,” interest in contracted nose surgery may have grown.

Today, we’ll organize the key information about nose revision surgery and contracted nose in a Q&A format!

Postoperative photos may differ from reality due to the shooting environment, lighting, makeup, and other factors.

Results vary from person to person, and through accurate consultation, check the procedure result that is suitable for you.

✅ Is nose revision surgery more difficult than the first surgery?

👉 Yes, it is generally more difficult.

That is because the skin tissue or cartilage may have been deformed after the first surgery.

In particular, when the tissue has become hardened like in a contracted nose, the tissue must be stretched within a safe range,

and if the cartilage has been damaged by inflammation, additional cartilage reinforcement may be necessary.

Therefore, choosing an experienced specialist is very important.

Postoperative photos may differ from reality due to the shooting environment, lighting, makeup, and other factors.

Results vary from person to person, and through accurate consultation, check the procedure result that is suitable for you.

✅ What causes a contracted nose? Can it be prevented?

👉 A contracted nose occurs when inflammation after surgery using an implant is not properly treated.

As the capsule surrounding the implant thickens, the skin tissue becomes deformed,

and if the inflammation continues, the tissue is damaged and the nose gradually contracts.

📌 Contracted nose prevention tips!

✔ No smoking or drinking for one month after surgery is a must!

✔ If symptoms of inflammation that lead to contracted nose, such as swelling or redness, appear, visit the hospital immediately

✔ Be careful to avoid a strong impact to the nose

✅ What side effects can occur after rhinoplasty?

After rhinoplasty, side effects such as swelling, nasal congestion, implant inflammation, skin visibility, and asymmetry may occur.

Most improve naturally over time, but some may require additional treatment.

📌 Side effect prevention tips!

✔ No smoking or drinking after surgery is a must!

✔ Maintain thorough hygiene (do not touch your nose with your hands)

✔ Have sufficient consultation with an experienced medical team

Postoperative photos may differ from reality due to the shooting environment, lighting, makeup, and other factors.

Results vary from person to person, and through accurate consultation, check the procedure result that is suitable for you.

✅ How many times can nose revision surgery be done?

👉 In principle, it can be done multiple times, but because tissue damage can accumulate, careful planning is needed.

As the skin and cartilage condition may worsen with repeated revisions, deciding on the first revision surgery carefully is the most important thing!

Before deciding on surgery, the key is to receive an accurate diagnosis of the skin tissue and cartilage condition and establish a surgical plan.

✅ Why is autologous cartilage (septal cartilage, ear cartilage, rib cartilage) used in nose revision surgery?

👉 Because autologous cartilage is your own tissue, it has a lower risk of rejection than an implant and a lower risk of inflammation.

Septal cartilage & ear cartilage → relatively easy to harvest and produce natural results

Rib cartilage → used when a larger change is needed because a sufficient amount can be secured

However, the appropriate surgical material may differ depending on the patient’s condition, so it is important to make a decision only after 충분한 consultation.

Postoperative photos may differ from reality due to the shooting environment, lighting, makeup, and other factors.

Results vary from person to person, and through accurate consultation, check the procedure result that is suitable for you.

If you need contracted nose treatment or nose revision surgery, it is most important to choose an experienced specialist and to follow postoperative care thoroughly.

If Episode 6 of MAKEMEGirl, “A Square-Edged Life,” made you think more deeply about contracted nose concerns,

please refer to the information above and make a wise choice.