Addressing the Problems of Short Nose Surgery

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These days, regardless of age or gender, awareness of appearance has become more important. As self-care has become a trend, more people are looking at various media to improve their own image on their own. However, despite various efforts, some concerns are difficult to improve, and surgery may be considered for those areas.

There are many types of plastic surgery, and among them, the nose is located at the center of the face and is the most prominent feature. If the shape of the nose is not straight and well-balanced, the overall facial balance may appear disrupted. For this reason, it is one of the first areas people consider for surgery. So if the nose is too low, has a hump, is turned up, crooked, drooping, or shaped like a boxy nose, many people want it improved into a straight and well-proportioned shape. The topic introduced today is short nose surgery, for those whose nose is too small or short, making the overall image look dull or unsophisticated, and who want to improve it.

Short nose surgery refers to a nose shape in which the tip is turned upward, so that the nostrils are clearly visible from the front. This can be either congenital or acquired, such as when the nose becomes shortened due to contracture after surgery. In short nose surgery, the cause of the shortened nose must be identified accurately first, and surgery should be performed according to that cause in order to prevent the nose from shortening again.

Therefore, those looking into short nose surgery should not assume that because a review image looks like their own nose shape, the same surgery and materials will apply. It is important to visit a clinic and receive an accurate diagnosis through equipment that can assess the current condition of the skin, cartilage, nasal bone, and internal functional issues of the nose.

Ohjiko Plastic Surgery & Nplus conducts 3D-CT scans, internal endoscopy, various allergy tests, internal nasal function tests, and multi-angle photography before surgery so that safe and satisfying short nose surgery can be performed. After accurately identifying the current external and internal condition of each patient’s nose, surgery is then carried out.

Accordingly, at Ohjiko Plastic Surgery & Nplus, when performing short nose surgery, the cause for each individual patient is accurately identified and a detailed treatment program is established. In the past, surgery focused only on septal extension and cartilage grafting, but now combined corrective procedures are performed. By applying multiple techniques such as columellar support, septal extension, skin extension, and cartilage grafting, the clinic corrects the nose so that shortening does not recur.

In short nose surgery, procedures may be classified according to the degree of tip upturning, from mild to severe.

If the tip upturning is mild, the columellar support can be firmly fixed to the nose and autologous cartilage can be grafted to the tip to correct the overall line. If the tip upturning is severe, septal extension is performed to create a firm fixation, and then autologous cartilage is placed on the tip to improve the overall line.

As for the materials used in short nose surgery, autologous cartilage is selected based on preoperative tests and diagnosis so that it can be chosen according to what is suitable for the individual. Types of autologous cartilage include septal cartilage, ear cartilage, and autologous rib cartilage. However, there are cases in which the use of autologous cartilage is difficult. In such cases, donor rib cartilage approved by the U.S. FDA can be used as a substitute for autologous cartilage.

If necessary, silicone may be used for the bridge of the nose. In this case, rather than using an existing mass-produced implant as is, a custom-designed implant is used after considering various aspects such as the individual’s overall image and the width, length, breadth, and height of the nasal bridge. This can lead to a more satisfying short nose surgery result.

As explained above, short nose surgery involves one or more surgical methods and is therefore among the more technically difficult types of rhinoplasty. Additional points to check include whether the medical team has strong anatomical knowledge of the nose, whether they have extensive related experience and expertise, whether they are equipped with devices that can accurately assess the internal condition of your nose, and whether postoperative care can be reliably guaranteed. It is helpful to carefully review these factors before making a decision.

At Ohjiko Plastic Surgery & Nplus, Director Yoon Hyun-cheol, who has over 20 years of experience, personally handles every step related to rhinoplasty on a one-on-one basis, from consultation and surgical planning to the procedure itself, treatment, and follow-up care. This means you can receive high-level medical service from before surgery through aftercare.

Postoperative care is also provided with a one-year after-sales service guarantee, and the clinic implements a surgical responsibility warranty system prepared for all possible situations, including postoperative pain, inflammation, and dissatisfaction with the shape. This allows patients to receive reliable postoperative care benefits as well.

(The image above shows before-and-after photos of short nose surgery at Ohjiko Plastic Surgery & Nplus.)

Today, I explained information related to short nose surgery performed at Ohjiko Plastic Surgery & Nplus. I hope this article is very helpful for those who are concerned in daily life because their nose is too short or turned up and are looking into short nose surgery. Thank you.

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