Checking Whether Non-Implant Nose Surgery Is Possible

Among the facial features, the nose is positioned at the center of our face and plays a role in balancing the overall proportions of the face. As a result, more people are trying to improve their appearance through nose surgery when they judge the shape of their nose to fall short of their idea of beauty. In general, rhinoplasty is performed by using silicone for the bridge and autologous cartilage for the tip, but these days, interest in non-implant nose surgery is increasing among people who prefer a more natural nose line and want to improve existing concerns without using implants such as silicone.

Non-implant nose surgery refers to a procedure that does not use an implant for the bridge and improves the tip using autologous cartilage. Because the surgery is performed using the patient's own cartilage, the probability of inflammation is relatively low, making it suitable for people who are sensitive to inflammatory reactions or who want a naturally corrected nose shape.

Types that may require non-implant nose surgery include cases where the bridge is high but the tip droops, a hump nose, an upturned nose, a hooked nose, a long nose, or a tip that droops downward.

Therefore, before non-implant nose surgery, a preoperative examination is performed to harvest the appropriate autologous cartilage for the individual. The types of autologous cartilage include septal cartilage, ear cartilage, and autologous costal cartilage, and if autologous cartilage is difficult to use, FDA-approved donated costal cartilage can be used as an alternative.

Septal cartilage refers to the septum, which acts as a partition dividing the nostrils into two. It has the advantage of looking natural and being firmer than ear cartilage. Ear cartilage is relatively easy to harvest compared with other cartilage and is soft, so it can be corrected naturally. Autologous costal cartilage is cartilage made of the soft cartilage located in the ribs and is used when septal cartilage or ear cartilage is insufficient, or it is widely known as a material for revision surgery, because it is large and firm. When the use of this type of autologous cartilage is difficult, donated costal cartilage is used. It is cartilage approved by the U.S. FDA and undergoes special processing, so it is used as a substitute for autologous cartilage.

The surgical methods for non-implant nose surgery are divided according to cases such as when the bridge appears high enough that no implant is needed, or when the bridge is fine and only the tip is corrected.

If the existing bridge is high enough that an implant is not needed, and there is a hump on the bridge, the hump is removed and the tip is corrected using autologous cartilage. It is important to correct it so that the connection with the bridge is not interrupted.

If there is no problem with the bridge, the tip can be corrected with autologous cartilage and then naturally connected to the bridge for adjustment.

As such, non-implant nose surgery can be somewhat less burdensome than full rhinoplasty, but because the nose is a functional organ responsible for breathing and smell, nose surgery itself is considered a high-difficulty procedure. In addition, it is helpful to carefully check whether the medical staff have strong anatomical knowledge of the nose, whether they have abundant relevant experience and expertise, whether they are equipped with devices that can accurately assess the condition of your nose, and whether aftercare can be reliably guaranteed.

At OJIKO Plastic Surgery and Nplus, preoperative 3D-CT scans, multi-angle photography, internal endoscopic imaging, various allergy tests, and internal nasal function tests are mandatory. Based on the collected data after accurately identifying the external and internal issues of each person's nose, the surgical plan is established and carried out.

At OJIKO Plastic Surgery and Nplus, Director Yoon Hyun-cheol personally oversees every step one-on-one to ensure safe and satisfying non-implant nose surgery, handling everything from consultation related to nose surgery to surgical planning, procedure, treatment, and follow-up visits. This allows patients to receive high-level medical service before and after surgery.

For aftercare, an Nplus membership card is issued, providing a one-year warranty after surgery through an after-service system. In addition, a surgical responsibility guarantee system is in place to prepare for any situation that may arise after surgery, such as postoperative pain, inflammation, or dissatisfaction with the appearance, so you can receive aftercare benefits even after the procedure.

(The images above are before-and-after photos of non-implant nose surgery at OJIKO Plastic Surgery and Nplus.)

That concludes the summary of non-implant nose surgery at OJIKO Plastic Surgery and Nplus. I hope this article is very helpful for those who are currently unhappy with the shape of their nose and are looking into rhinoplasty. Thank you.

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