If You're Looking for Information on Short Nose Surgery

With more than 20 years of experience, OJIKO Hospital N Plus focuses only on your healthy and beautiful nose.

This time, I’d like to explain short nose surgery.

The shape of our nose can appear in many different forms. Usually, the desired shape is a straight and balanced one, and if it differs from the standard a person has in mind, you can look into rhinoplasty information in detail to improve it. Because the nose is located at the center of the face and is the most three-dimensional area, even a small change in its shape can have a significant effect on improving the overall image, which makes it a popular cosmetic procedure.

Therefore, if the nose is too low, has a hump, is upturned, crooked, drooping, or has a bulbous shape, you may have many concerns about rhinoplasty. In particular, if the nose is very low and upturned, giving it a short nose shape, the overall facial impression may look old-fashioned or dull. For that reason, people who consider this a concern may look more closely into information about short nose surgery.

In the case of short nose surgery, even if you check before-and-after photos and think you have the same nose shape, that does not mean the same surgical method or materials can be applied. The surgical method and materials vary depending on the condition of the nasal bone, the condition of the cartilage, the degree of upturn, and the condition of the skin, so it is important that surgery is performed only after an accurate diagnosis.

Short nose surgery refers to a nose in which the tip is turned upward, so that the nostrils are highly visible from the front. The causes of a short nose can be divided into congenital causes and acquired causes, such as contracture after surgery, which shortens the nasal tip. Short nose surgery is carried out by accurately identifying the condition of the nose according to each individual’s cause and using the appropriate surgical method and materials.

In these cases of short nose surgery, concerns about the nasal tip may generally take priority. Because the tip is upturned and appears blunt and bulbous, it stands out more on the face and draws attention to the nose. As a result, many people want to improve it through surgery into a sharper and more refined image.

At OJIKO Hospital N Plus, to ensure safe and satisfying nasal surgery, we perform multi-angle photography, internal endoscopic imaging, various allergy tests, internal nasal function tests, and 3D-CT imaging before surgery. Based on the extracted data, we accurately identify the current internal and external condition of the nose and the cause of the shortened nose, then establish and carry out a surgical plan.

In the past, short nose surgery was usually performed through septal extension and cartilage grafting. However, at N Plus, we perform combined correction using various methods such as septal extension, columellar support, skin extension, and cartilage grafting to help prevent the nose from becoming upturned again.

The short nose surgery method is divided into cases of mild tip upturn and severe tip upturn.

If the tip upturn is mild, a strong support cartilage is grafted between the columella to firmly fix the tip cartilage so that it does not move, and then autologous cartilage is grafted to the nasal tip to correct the overall nasal line.

If the tip upturn is severe, septal extension is used to sufficiently lengthen the nose, and then autologous cartilage is grafted to the nasal tip to correct the overall nasal line.

For short nose surgery, after preoperative testing, materials suitable for the individual are selected for the procedure. Autologous cartilage includes ear cartilage, septal cartilage, and autologous rib cartilage. If the use of autologous cartilage is difficult, it can be replaced with donated rib cartilage approved by the U.S. FDA.

In addition, if the nasal bridge is low, silicone may be used. In this case, the silicone is not used as a pre-made commercial product. Instead, it is carefully shaped by hand after considering various aspects such as the individual’s overall appearance and the width, length, breadth, and height of the nasal bridge, which can lead to greater satisfaction after surgery.

Short nose surgery is more complex than many people expect, and because two or more surgical methods are applied, it is considered one of the more difficult types of rhinoplasty. For those looking into this procedure, it is helpful to carefully check whether the medical team has a high level of anatomical knowledge of the nose, whether they have ample relevant experience, whether equipment is available to accurately assess the condition of your nose, and whether aftercare can be reliably provided.

At OJIKO Hospital N Plus, Director Yoon Hyun-chul personally handles one-on-one consultations and oversees every stage of rhinoplasty, from consultation and surgical planning to the procedure itself, treatment, and follow-up examinations, allowing you to receive high-level medical services from before surgery through recovery.

For aftercare as well, we issue an N Plus Clinic membership card and operate a warranty system that guarantees after-surgery support for one year. We also implement a surgical responsibility guarantee system that prepares for all possible situations, including postoperative pain, inflammation, and dissatisfaction with appearance, so you can properly receive aftercare benefits as well.

We have shared information related to short nose surgery performed at OJIKO Hospital N Plus. We hope this article is helpful for those who are looking into rhinoplasty because their nose is too upturned, short, or small. Thank you.

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