Q. I’m worried because of the difference before and after nostril reduction surgery

The early changes visible after rhinoplasty can vary greatly from person to person, so many people worry even if the result right after nostril reduction surgery feels subtle.

Today, I’ll briefly explain how to understand the early recovery process through a question case about not really feeling much difference before and after nostril reduction surgery.

Q.

I just had nostril reduction surgery, and it seems like there is almost no swelling.

But I don’t feel that it has reduced at all, so I’m worried.

I had both the inner and outer sides done, so I thought the difference before and after nostril reduction surgery would be obvious, but right now it feels like there’s no change, and I’m very anxious ㅠ

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A.

Hello. I’m Kim Hyung-taek, a plastic surgery consultant on Hidoc-Naver Knowledge iN.

From what you described, it seems you underwent incisional nostril reduction surgery. In the case of an incision-based procedure, the nostrils are actually cut and sutured, so when comparing before and after nostril reduction surgery, there are usually clear signs of reduction.

However, if the amount of reduction feels smaller than what the patient expected, it may look as if there has been almost no change at first. In particular, if you are the type with little swelling, the difference before and after nostril reduction surgery may feel even less noticeable.

For an accurate judgment, the most objective way is to compare photos taken right before and right after surgery. If possible, please visit the hospital where you had the procedure and review the photos together, and I recommend consulting about the future progress and whether additional correction is needed.

I hope you have a good result.

Hello, I’m Kim Hyung-taek, the chief director of Kowon Gangnam Station Rhinoplasty. Among those who are concerned about a bulbous nose, many especially consider nostril reduction surgery together with it.

The female patient introduced today also had the typical bulbous-nose shape, with a low nose and a wide nasal tip, and after consultation we proceeded with surgery in a natural direction for bulbous-nose nostril reduction.

This image was used with the model’s consent.

Looking at the photo, the cartilage of the nasal tip was spread wide to both sides, so nostril reduction surgery seemed necessary. The patient wanted a natural improvement without looking artificial through Gangnam Station rhinoplasty, and hoped for a more balanced impression through bulbous-nose nostril reduction. From the front, a slightly crooked nasal bridge was also visible.

The method selected after consultation was tying the nasal tip cartilage, and when applied together with bulbous-nose nostril reduction, a softer and more natural change can be expected.

Also, if there is a deviated septum, it is good to correct it at the same time, because when the nose is low, a crooked line may not stand out, but once the nose becomes higher, it can look more noticeable.

This image was used with the model’s consent.

Comparing the before-and-after photos, you can see that the low nasal tip was lifted and the nostrils settled into a more stable position.

Through nostril reduction surgery, the blunt and flat impression also became more defined, and the positive effect of bulbous-nose nostril reduction was clearly visible.

This image was used with the model’s consent.

In the surgery, a natural nasal bridge line was created with 4 mm silicone, and the insufficient septal cartilage was supplemented with ear cartilage.

When nostril reduction surgery and nasal tip correction are performed together, the scar burden is small, and one advantage is that the durability of bulbous-nose nostril reduction is also improved.

This image was used with the model’s consent.

The spread-out nostrils were refined into a sharper and more polished shape, and the design was made so it would not look unnatural even when smiling.

Many people worry about scars, but the actual incision range is small, so stable results are possible. This patient also saw an image-improvement effect through bulbous-nose nostril reduction.

This image was used with the model’s consent.

Looking at the front before-and-after comparison, you can see that the width and volume of the nose decreased, resulting in a much cleaner impression.

Nostril reduction surgery is not always necessary for improving a bulbous nose, but if tying the nasal tip cartilage alone is not enough, doing both together improves overall harmony.

This image was used with the model’s consent.

Even when performed with an incision method, the scar is not large, and over time it heals naturally to the point that it is barely noticeable. Today, we introduced a case in which a clear and refined nasal line was completed through bulbous-nose nostril reduction and nostril reduction surgery.

I hope this was helpful for those considering Gangnam Station rhinoplasty, and we provide satisfying results through careful diagnosis and design.

A post worth referring to when thinking about a bulbous nose

“This is for men who are considering nostril reduction surgery and are curious about the results before and after bulbous-nose surgery.”

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