Learn About the Differences in Low Nose Rhinoplasty

In modern times, people of all ages and genders consider plastic surgery to improve their appearance. Our facial features can be divided into the eyes, nose, mouth, face shape, and forehead, and while people try to improve the parts of their appearance they are not satisfied with, indiscriminate plastic surgery can cause side effects. For that reason, it is helpful to think carefully and proceed more cautiously.

Among the various procedures mentioned above, the nose is located at the center of the face and is the most three-dimensional feature. When the shape of the nose does not match a person’s own standards, the balance of the entire face can appear disrupted. For that reason, it is often considered a top priority in plastic surgery. If the nose is too low, has a dorsal hump, is upturned, crooked, drooping, or has a cleft nose shape, improvement may be attempted. In particular, when the nose is too low, many people are increasingly looking into low nose rhinoplasty because it can make the face look flat and lacking in volume.

So, you may first focus on the aesthetic aspect of low nose rhinoplasty in order to raise the nose. However, our nose is not only an important external feature but also a bodily organ responsible for breathing and smell. If surgery is performed without considering the nose’s functional aspects, postoperative functional problems may lead to revision surgery. Therefore, it is important to choose a place that can clearly diagnose both the external appearance and the internal function of the nose.

At Oji Ko N Plus, to perform the surgery best suited to each customer, we accurately assess the patient’s current internal and external nasal condition through preoperative multi-angle photography, 3D CT scanning, internal endoscopic imaging, various allergy tests, and nasal function tests. Based on the collected data, we establish and carry out the surgical plan.

Low nose rhinoplasty can add volume to the bridge and tip of the nose to create a more three-dimensional overall line.

On average, the surgical method can correct the overall nasal line using silicone for the bridge and autologous cartilage for the tip. If the bridge is already high, only tip surgery is performed. If only the tip is low, silicone can be inserted into the bridge to correct the overall line. If functional problems are found through preoperative testing, functional improvement is performed first, followed by aesthetic nose surgery.

The materials used in low nose rhinoplasty include silicone for the bridge and autologous cartilage for the tip. First, autologous cartilage can be selected and used for surgery based on the individual’s internal nasal condition, nasal bone condition, skin condition, cartilage condition, and other factors identified through preoperative testing. Autologous cartilage includes septal cartilage, ear cartilage, and autologous rib cartilage.

For the bridge, a silicone implant is used. To minimize any artificial look after nose surgery, commercially produced implants are not used as-is. Instead, they are carefully hand-shaped in detail, taking into account the patient’s overall appearance as well as various aspects such as the width, length, breadth, and height of the nasal bridge before use.

For those looking into low nose rhinoplasty, it is important to understand that nose surgery is not a simple procedure. Because the surgery must consider both the inside and outside of the nose at the same time, it is a more difficult operation. Therefore, rather than choosing based only on before-and-after photos, it is better to carefully check whether the medical team has strong anatomical knowledge of the nose, whether they have sufficient experience and expertise, whether they have the equipment needed to accurately assess your nasal condition, and whether postoperative care is reliably guaranteed. Doing so can lead to more satisfying results.

At Oji Ko N Plus, Director Yoon Hyun-cheol personally handles each case one-on-one, from consultation related to nose surgery to surgical planning, procedure, treatment, and follow-up visits, providing high-level medical services from before surgery through aftercare.

For aftercare, an N Plus membership card is issued, and the clinic operates an A/S system that guarantees support for one year after surgery, as well as a surgery responsibility guarantee system to prepare for any postoperative pain, inflammation, dissatisfaction with the shape, or other situations that may arise.

Today, we shared information related to low nose rhinoplasty at Oji Ko N Plus. I hope this post is very helpful for those who want to improve a nose that lacks volume and looks flat or old-fashioned into a higher, more refined appearance. Thank you.

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