Non-implant Nose Surgery at Apgujeong Seoul Plastic Surgery

Hello, I’m Dr. Choi Junghyeok from Apgujeong Seoul Plastic Surgery. These days, many people are interested in nose surgery,

and non-implant nose surgery, in particular, has become very popular.

Today, I’ll talk about the advantages and features of this procedure.

What Is Non-implant Nose Surgery?

Non-implant nose surgery is a method of reshaping the nose without using artificial implants,

instead using the patient’s own tissue or cartilage.

This method can produce natural-looking results,

and I think it is very effective because

it carries a lower risk of side effects.

In particular, because it can make the shape of the nose look more

natural, I recommend it to many people.

Types of Implants, Their Features, and How Often They Are Used

Silicone is the most widely used implant and is regarded as a material with excellent safety and durability.

Silicone is highly rigid, does not deform,

and can maintain its shape for a long time.

It also has excellent biocompatibility,

causing minimal impact on the human body, and is easy to manage,

so the appearance remains stable after surgery.

Because of these characteristics, silicone accounts for

over 90% of the implant use rate in nose surgery.

Gore-Tex has the advantage of feeling more natural than silicone,

but it has the disadvantage of potentially changing shape over time.

Gore-Tex has a texture similar to a sponge, so it tends to be pressed or

dented by external pressure.

As a result, its shape may change over time,

and it can become difficult to remove later.

For these reasons, Gore-Tex is used less frequently than in the past,

and is now used only in some cases.

Medpor has characteristics similar to Gore-Tex,

but it is inferior to silicone in terms of safety and effectiveness,

so it is used less often and is mainly an implant

used only in limited situations.

Basic Concept of Nose Surgery

Nose surgery is a procedure in which the tip of the nose and the bridge of the nose must be

treated separately.

Tip surgery often uses non-implant methods, and it is mainly used to correct the shape of the tip.

On the other hand, bridge surgery usually uses implants

to raise the bridge of the nose.

The purpose of using implants in the bridge is mainly to

raise the bridge, and materials such as silicone and Gore-Tex

are used for this.

Non-implant nose surgery refers to reshaping the nose without using implants,

and instead of raising the bridge, it focuses on

correcting the shape of the tip or other areas.

In other words, non-implant surgery is performed with the

intent of not raising the bridge of the nose.

Who Is a Candidate for Non-implant Surgery?

Non-implant nose surgery is suitable mainly for cases where the bridge of the nose is already sufficiently

high, or does not need to be raised.

For example, if there are issues with the tip of the nose due to an upturned nose, a hooked nose, or a nasal hump,

this is a surgery performed without using an implant.

In such cases, methods are used to naturally correct the shape of the tip,

and the advantage is that side effects can be minimized

even after surgery.

Is Nose Reshaping Possible Without Implants?

Methods for raising the bridge of the nose without implants include using autologous dermis or

rib cartilage.

Autologous dermis is a method of raising the bridge using skin, and this approach is often used out of necessity rather than for cosmetic purposes.

A drawback of autologous dermis is that it does not hold up well over time.

In addition, depending on the thickness or condition of the skin, there is a drawback that the post-surgery appearance may look unnatural.

Therefore, autologous dermis is mainly used as an alternative material when other implants cannot be used.

Rib cartilage is another alternative material that can be used in nose surgery.

However, rib cartilage has the drawback of making the nose feel stiff.

When correcting the shape of the nose, especially when raising the bridge,

using rib cartilage can make the nose look unnatural

and give it a stiff impression.

Rib cartilage is often used to form the base of the nose,

and when the nasal framework is insufficient

or surgery is needed, it is considered an alternative material.

However, rib cartilage itself is often used only when necessary,

rather than for cosmetic purposes.

In conclusion, surgery to raise the bridge of the nose without implants is often chosen out of special necessity

rather than for cosmetic purposes.

Cases in which autologous dermis or rib cartilage is used

are alternative methods selected when needed in special situations,

and are generally used for functional purposes rather than cosmetic ones,

or according to specific conditions.

Non-implant nose surgery, which emphasizes natural results and safety,

is a method that can deliver satisfying results to many people.

At Apgujeong Seoul Plastic Surgery, we respect each patient’s individuality and do our best to achieve the best results

through customized surgery.

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