With a Natural Straight-Bowed Nose Line

Hello. We are Ogico Hospital & Nplus Clinic, always thinking only about your beautiful and healthy nose.

This time, we have organized information about rhinoplasty that was naturally corrected into a straight-bowed nose line.

(The image above is for illustrative purposes.)

The reason many people usually consider rhinoplasty is that women want a smooth, attractive nose line, while men want a smooth nose line that gives a masculine image. Nose lines can be divided into a curved nose line, a slightly curved nose line, a straight-bowed nose line, and a straight nose line. In the past, people who had rhinoplasty tended to prefer a curved nose line, but these days, as people consider rhinoplasty, interest in the straight-bowed nose line has increased according to the trend.

Therefore, for those considering rhinoplasty for a straight-bowed nose line, there are various types. In cases where the nose is low, small, has a hump, is crooked, is upturned or lifted, or is accompanied by nasal congestion due to rhinitis, an aesthetic approach can be said to be the priority.

However, the nose maintains balance at the center of all the facial features and is the most three-dimensional part of the face, so although aesthetic approaches such as a straight-bowed nose line are very important, it is also an important organ responsible for breathing and smell throughout the body. For this reason, it is best to first understand the condition inside the nose before proceeding. If only aesthetic surgery is performed without checking the inside through this kind of aesthetic approach, it may lead to secondary surgery due to functional problems.

Therefore, among the issues that can be functionally improved through rhinoplasty, nasal congestion caused by rhinitis is one. Rhinitis can be broadly divided into allergic rhinitis, which is commonly known, and structural rhinitis. In the case of allergic rhinitis, a complete cure is difficult, and because it is related to specific substances or weather, temporary symptom relief can be expected through continued immune strengthening and medication.

In the case of structural rhinitis, the causes are deviated septum, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal valve stenosis, each of which obstructs the airflow entering the nose from different locations and causes nasal congestion. In the case of structural rhinitis, a cure through surgery can be expected, and if necessary, correction can be performed at the same time as cosmetic rhinoplasty. However, because nasal congestion alone makes it difficult to determine whether it is allergic rhinitis or structural rhinitis, it is essential to accurately check the condition inside the nose and distinguish between the two.

Therefore, many people want correction to a straight-bowed nose line, but even if the appearance in a review or image shows a nose shape similar to mine, it is difficult to proceed in exactly the same way. For a satisfying rhinoplasty, the individual's internal nasal condition and overall appearance must be considered so that the surgery suits the face. Although the nose may seem simple from the outside, as mentioned above, it is an organ responsible for breathing and smell, so it can be said to be a more difficult surgery than other areas. Therefore, we recommend checking carefully before choosing: whether the medical staff have a high level of anatomical knowledge, whether they have abundant surgical experience and career history, whether equipment is available to accurately check the condition of your nose, and whether aftercare is handled thoroughly.

At Ogico Hospital & Nplus Clinic, to ensure a satisfying straight-bowed nose line rhinoplasty, we use 3D-CT imaging and internal endoscopic imaging before surgery to accurately identify internal nasal problems, the condition and position of the nasal bones, the presence of cartilage, skin condition, and more. Based on the extracted data, two rounds of expert consultations are conducted before surgery is performed using materials and methods tailored to each individual.

Rhinoplasty methods for a straight-bowed nose line can be divided into three categories: when both the bridge and tip are low, when only the bridge is low, and when only the tip is low.

When both the bridge and tip are low, the bridge is given volume with silicone, and the tip is corrected using autologous cartilage, creating a straight-bowed nose line.

When only the bridge is low, the bridge is given volume with silicone, and a straight-bowed nose line is designed so that the connection with the tip does not look awkward.

When only the tip is low, the tip is corrected using autologous cartilage, and a straight-bowed nose line is designed so that the connection with the bridge does not look awkward.

As such, depending on the condition of each person's nose, even if the desired nose shape is a straight-bowed nose line, the surgical method differs. In addition, if there is a functional problem, functional improvement such as correction of a deviated septum, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, or nasal valve stenosis is performed first, followed by cosmetic rhinoplasty.

The materials commonly used for straight-bowed nose line rhinoplasty are silicone for the bridge and autologous cartilage for the tip. In the case of silicone, rather than using a pre-made commercial implant as is, it is carefully shaped by hand during surgery to consider the individual's overall appearance as well as the width, length, and breadth of the nasal bridge.

Autologous cartilage has clear advantages and disadvantages, and because its size and shape vary, the material used is selected after preoperative examinations to suit the individual. Types of autologous cartilage include septal cartilage, which serves as a partition dividing the nostrils in half, ear cartilage located inside the ear, and autologous rib cartilage, which is cartilage from the ribs.

At Ogico Hospital & Nplus Clinic, to ensure a satisfying straight-bowed nose line rhinoplasty, Director Yoon Hyun-cheol provides one-on-one dedicated care and personally handles the entire process, from rhinoplasty consultation to surgical planning, the procedure itself, and follow-up care.

By issuing an Nplus membership card, we provide an after-sales service system that guarantees support for one year after surgery, and we also operate a surgical responsibility guarantee system in preparation for any post-surgery pain, inflammation, or dissatisfaction with appearance that may occur, so aftercare is also handled thoroughly.

(The image above shows actual before-and-after photos of straight-bowed nose line rhinoplasty at Ogico Hospital & Nplus Clinic.)

As described above, we have shared information about how rhinoplasty corrected to a straight-bowed nose line is performed using various methods and materials. I hope this article is helpful to those who are considering rhinoplasty. Thank you.