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If You Want a Sleeker Look for a Bulbous Nose

Diva Plastic Surgery Clinic · 디바성형외과의원 · May 11, 2023

The nose, located right in the center of the face, can play an important role in determining a person’s overall impression. Since mask-wearing was lifted, it has also been a key ar...

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Clinic: Diva Plastic Surgery Clinic

Original post date: May 11, 2023

Translated at: April 25, 2026 at 6:14 AM

Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.

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The nose, located right in the center of the face,

can play an important role in determining

a person’s overall impression.

Since mask-wearing was lifted, it has also been

a key area along with the eyes.

If someone has a complex about this area,

they may also seek consultation with the intention

of making improvements.

From an anatomical perspective, compared with

Westerners, East Asians tend to have thicker,

firmer nose-tip skin, and the nostrils are also

spread outward, with wider spacing between the

nostrils and a wider nose tip. Because of this,

the shape of East Asian noses can be somewhat

distanced from the sleek nasal bridge and refined

look that are considered recent trends.

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When trying to improve a wide, bulbous nose,

people look into possible methods.

You can consider alar reduction and bulbous tip

correction.

First, alar reduction refers to reducing the size of

the nostrils by making an incision on both alae or

by using thread for correction.

Depending on how alar reduction is performed,

it may be done with incisions or without incisions.

If it is performed with incisions, people with a

wider range of concerns may have higher

satisfaction, and these days, thanks to advances in

medical technology, even if there is an incision

during the procedure, concerns about scarring can

be reduced, which is why many people choose it.

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When done without incisions, it can be relatively

simple compared with an incision-based approach

and has the advantage of faster recovery.

However, the drawback is that the cases in which

non-incision methods can be used are somewhat

limited.

Bulbous tip correction refers to improving a round

and blunt nose tip into a more defined, elevated

shape.

Just as nose shapes differ from person to person,

a bulbous nose also has different types, so the

correction process may vary depending on the type.

If the nasal bridge and alae are wide, osteotomy of

the nasal bridge is performed, and the nose tip is

raised while also being reduced to achieve an

overall slimmer line.

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People all have different features, starting from

their facial characteristics and overall appearance.

Among these, the nose varies especially widely, so

it is necessary to diagnose each person’s nasal

condition through a detailed analysis and select the

appropriate procedure.

Only then can both the patient and the medical

team achieve a highly satisfying result.

In addition, if an incision procedure is performed,

and post-procedure care is insufficient, scars may

remain visible over time. Therefore, before

proceeding, you should make sure to confirm in

advance how aftercare will be carried out.

Also, if alar reduction has been performed,

improving a bulbous nose may still have limitations,

so it is necessary to add a customized procedure

based on the cause of the blunt, flat nose tip to

help create a slimmer tip.

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Bulbous noses also have many different causes.

Therefore, the procedure considered appropriate

for the cause should be selected.

A blunt nose tip caused by outwardly splayed alar

cartilage, a blunt nose tip caused by thick soft tissue

and skin, and a blunt nose tip caused by overly

large cartilage all require different approaches.

First, when the skin and soft tissue at the nose tip

are thick, excess fat tissue, muscle, and skin are

appropriately removed so that the bulbous nose tip

design can be refined.

When removing fat, the procedure should be carried

out by medical staff with extensive clinical

experience so that the skin tissue is not deformed

and a natural, definite improvement is achieved.

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If the cartilage at the nose tip is large or spread

apart, and the alar cartilage at the tip is excessively

flared, it is necessary to pull it toward the center

and secure it with thread.

At this time, if the nose tip cartilage is the same

size, part of it is trimmed to reduce the volume of

the nose tip, and the cartilage is repositioned to

further refine the bulbous nose shape.

These series of procedures are complex and

highly detailed, so rather than focusing first on

cost, you should choose a clinic where medical

staff with abundant experience, know-how, and

technique are available.

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You should also check whether the clinic is

equipped with proper and necessary devices.

Through 3D-CT and similar tools, it becomes

possible to diagnose internal functional issues that

cannot be seen with the naked eye, such as the

shape and curvature of the bones and a deviated

septum, while also providing detailed diagnosis of

what is needed, making customized procedure

planning possible.

In this way, more and more people are showing

interest in consultations to improve a bulbous

nose, such as through alar reduction.

Rather than simply raising the nasal bridge, it is

necessary to design a bridge that is balanced with

each person’s unique facial line, and you should be

able to meet medical staff with the skills suited to

that goal.

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It is necessary to consider each person’s situation

and be able to judge what is appropriate in order

for both the patient and the medical team to expect

the desired result.

Whether using a non-surgical method or an

incision-based one, the first question is whether it

is right for me. If the appropriate option is found,

after carrying it out, proper aftercare must also be

provided.

Although the procedure is carried out in pursuit of

beauty, it can also raise your self-confidence and

significantly change the overall atmosphere of the

face, so you should think carefully one more time

before deciding and choosing.

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The start is important, and the approach must be

adjusted according to the individual. You should be

able to meet and proceed with medical staff who

understand all of these points.

Rather than prioritizing cost and speed for a blind

pursuit of beauty, remember that you should first

confirm aftercare, whether problems may arise, and

whether the procedure is being carried out properly

before making your choice.

Each person has a line that suits them, and it is

necessary to proceed with the help of medical staff

who have experience and skill.

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