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Q. I’m considering male alar reduction surgery, and I’m curious about the before-and-after results of bulbous nose surgery

Kowon Plastic Surgery · 김형택원장의 답변노트 · October 31, 2025

​ Hello, this is Director Kim Hyung-taek of Kowon Plastic Surgery. The nose is at the center of the face and is an important area that determines impression and balance. In men in...

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Original post date: October 31, 2025

Translated at: April 22, 2026 at 2:10 PM

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Q. I’m considering male alar reduction surgery, and I’m curious about the before-and-after results of bulbous nose surgery image 1

Hello, this is Director Kim Hyung-taek of Kowon Plastic Surgery.

The nose is at the center of the face and is an important area that determines impression and balance.

In men in particular, a blunt nasal tip or wide nostrils often create a stuffy impression.

In such cases, it is important to identify the structural cause first and then adjust facial proportions through natural correction.

Today, we will look at the before-and-after changes from bulbous nose surgery and the method of male alar reduction surgery through a real inquiry case.

Q. I’m considering male alar reduction surgery, and I’m curious about the before-and-after results of bulbous nose surgery image 2

I’m a 23-year-old man.

My nasal tip is blunt and my nostrils are relatively wide, so I’m considering plastic surgery.

I’m wondering which surgical method would look the most natural and leave the fewest scars.

I’d also like to know the approximate cost.

#BeforeAndAfterBulbousNoseSurgery #MaleAlarReductionSurgery #KowonPlasticSurgery

A.

Hello. This is Kim Hyung-taek, a consultant at Hidoc-Naver Knowledge iN.

From the photo, the nasal tip appears somewhat blunt and the nostrils appear wide.

An exact judgment requires an in-person examination,

but by partially refining the soft tissue at the nasal tip and bringing the cartilage together,

the line can be improved into a smoother and more refined shape.

These changes are often seen in before-and-after comparisons of bulbous nose surgery.

If the alar base is large, you may also consider

male alar reduction surgery to reduce part of the alar base.

However, since scars may remain depending on the extent of the incision,

it is important to carefully determine the design and incision direction.

It is difficult to provide specific pricing online,

and the exact amount should be inquired about directly at the clinic.

Wishing you good results.

Q. I’m considering male alar reduction surgery, and I’m curious about the before-and-after results of bulbous nose surgery image 3

Hello. I’m Kim Hyung-taek, the chief director of Kowon Plastic Surgery, dedicated to creating a face that feels like your own.

Today, I’d like to introduce a case in which a man experienced before-and-after changes from bulbous nose surgery through alar reduction.

In this case, the male patient had concerns about a stuffy impression due to a nose that looked low and spread out from the front,

and he visited the clinic hoping to improve it.

Q. I’m considering male alar reduction surgery, and I’m curious about the before-and-after results of bulbous nose surgery image 4

Looking at the preoperative images, the facial skin was relatively thick,

and the nostrils were spread wide to both sides.

In addition, the glabella and nasal bridge were low, giving an overall flat impression.

This kind of structure can be improved into a more three-dimensional and balanced facial shape

when male alar reduction surgery is performed together with nasal tip correction.

Q. I’m considering male alar reduction surgery, and I’m curious about the before-and-after results of bulbous nose surgery image 5

In the before-and-after photo taken from below,

you can see that the nasal tip has been lifted and the nostrils have been refined into a sharper shape.

As the blunt and wide nasal tip became smoother,

a natural line formed along with a more masculine impression.

Q. I’m considering male alar reduction surgery, and I’m curious about the before-and-after results of bulbous nose surgery image 6

In the surgery, 4 mm silicone was used to raise the nasal bridge,

and ear cartilage and septal cartilage were used together to add structural stability.

In addition, the depressor muscle of the nasal tip was removed, and the hump in the middle of the nasal bridge was smoothed out

so that a soft and natural line could continue seamlessly.

Q. I’m considering male alar reduction surgery, and I’m curious about the before-and-after results of bulbous nose surgery image 7

After the surgery, the patient changed to a more confident appearance than before.

As the flat impression became more defined and the center of the face was refined,

he showed satisfaction with the result, which created a natural harmony.

Q. I’m considering male alar reduction surgery, and I’m curious about the before-and-after results of bulbous nose surgery image 8

The change is even more noticeable in the photo taken from below.

As the nasal tip cartilage was sutured and refined, and the nostrils were reduced with a non-incisional method,

the shape that had spread to both sides was neatly corrected.

Male alar reduction surgery performed without an incision leaves scars that are barely noticeable,

so it is a preferred method for those who want a natural recovery.

Q. I’m considering male alar reduction surgery, and I’m curious about the before-and-after results of bulbous nose surgery image 9

From the front, the spread-out nose became narrower,

and the facial midline was more clearly defined.

As the nasal bridge became more prominent, the distance between the eyes appeared narrower, enhancing balance,

and the nasal tip was extended, making the entire face look harmonious.

Q. I’m considering male alar reduction surgery, and I’m curious about the before-and-after results of bulbous nose surgery image 10

When the skin is thick or has strong elasticity, the nose may temporarily

look shorter after surgery, but it recovers stably through cartilage reinforcement.

As shown in this case’s before-and-after comparison of bulbous nose surgery,

satisfying changes can be expected with the right combination of implants and correction alone.

Today, we introduced the male alar reduction surgery and bulbous nose correction case performed at Kowon Plastic Surgery.

If you want to improve a complex caused by your nose shape or want a natural change in your impression,

please check the direction that suits you best through a consultation.

Book a consultation with Kowon!

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