Carefully Checking Short Nose Surgery

As the standards for evaluating appearance continue to rise, many people may look into cosmetic surgery as a way to improve the complexes they feel about their own looks. There are many types of cosmetic procedures, but among them, the nose is located at the center of the face and is one of the most three-dimensional features. Even a small change to the shape of the nose can have a major effect on improving the overall image, which is why it attracts so much attention.

For this reason, many people looking into rhinoplasty have noses that are generally not straight or balanced, such as a nose that is too low and lacks dimension, has a bumpy hump, is upturned, droops downward, or is crooked. In particular, when the nose is small and upturned, the face may appear unsophisticated or dull, so more and more people are looking into short nose surgery to create a more refined and sharper image.

In the case of short nose surgery, the nose is generally short, small, and upturned. Even if the overall shape is similar, the surgical method and materials differ depending on the condition of the nasal bone, skin, cartilage, and whether there are internal functional problems. Therefore, photos from reviews should only be used as a reference, and you should visit a clinic and receive a professional consultation to confirm the details accurately.

Short nose surgery refers to an operation that corrects a nose with an upturned tip or a nose in which the nostrils are very visible from the front. In short nose surgery, there may be congenital causes as well as acquired causes, such as the nose becoming shorter due to contracture after surgery. To prevent the nose from becoming upturned again after surgery, the cause of the upturned nose must be accurately identified first, and the appropriate procedure should then be performed.

As such, most people considering short nose surgery are concerned about appearance, but the nose also plays an important functional role in the body by handling breathing and smell. Because of this, it is important to accurately assess the internal and external condition of the nose and proceed with surgery accordingly.

Oji Nose Plastic Surgery & N Plus accurately assesses each individual’s current condition through multi-angle photography, internal endoscopy, various allergy tests, nasal function tests, and 3D-CT scans before surgery, then establishes a surgical plan based on the extracted data and proceeds with the operation.

At N Plus, short nose surgery is performed as a combined correction procedure through a dedicated short nose surgery program. Combined correction includes septal extension, columellar support, skin extension, and cartilage grafting. This helps prevent recurrence, such as the nose tip becoming upturned again, and the surgery is divided into cases with severe tip upturning and mild tip upturning.

When tip upturning is mild, a strong supporting cartilage is grafted between the columella to stabilize the tip cartilage so it does not move, and autologous cartilage is additionally grafted to the tip to correct the overall nasal line.

When tip upturning is severe, the nose tip length can be sufficiently extended through septal extension, and then autologous cartilage is grafted to the tip to correct the overall nasal line.

The materials used in short nose surgery include autologous cartilage. Through preoperative testing, the most suitable material for each individual can be selected. Autologous cartilage includes septal cartilage, ear cartilage, and autologous rib cartilage. If the use of autologous cartilage is difficult, FDA-approved donated rib cartilage can be used instead.

In addition, for short nose surgery, satisfaction may be higher when an implant such as silicone is added. In such cases, instead of using a pre-made commercial implant as is, the implant is carefully and directly shaped by hand after considering various aspects such as the person’s overall image and the width, length, breadth, and height of the nasal bridge.

Therefore, short nose surgery involves applying one or more procedures after checking multiple factors, and it is considered one of the more difficult types of rhinoplasty. For those looking into short nose surgery, it is a good idea to carefully check whether the medical team has strong anatomical knowledge of the nose, whether they have extensive 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 Oji Nose Plastic Surgery & N Plus, Chief Director Yoon Hyun-cheol personally handles every step one-on-one, from consultation related to nose surgery to surgical planning, execution, treatment, and follow-up care, so you can receive a high level of medical service before and after surgery.

N Plus issues membership cards and operates an after-sales service system that guarantees one year after surgery, as well as a surgical responsibility guarantee system prepared for every situation that may arise after surgery, such as postoperative pain, inflammation, or dissatisfaction with the shape. This allows you to receive thorough aftercare as well.

(The image above shows before-and-after photos of short nose surgery at Oji Nose Plastic Surgery & N Plus.)

This concludes the explanation of short nose surgery at Oji Nose Plastic Surgery & N Plus. I hope this article is very helpful for those who are considering rhinoplasty because their nose is too short, too small, or upturned. Thank you.

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