Q. Can I Have a Non-Implant Nose Surgery Along with Changes Before and After Bulbous Nose Surgery?

The shape of the nose has a major impact on facial impression, so many people are concerned about a bulbous nose or wide nostrils. In particular, more people are now looking for a small, neat nose rather than simply a higher nose.

Recently, interest has also grown in non-implant nose surgery, which does not use an implant. In this post, we will briefly look at ways to improve nose shape, focusing on changes before and after bulbous nose surgery.

Q.

I am considering rhinoplasty. Rather than aiming to raise the nose, I want a small, cute nose shape. My nose is slightly crooked and has a hump, and it is also bulbous, so it makes my nose look bigger overall.

I am also personally not fond of methods that use materials such as silicone, so I am considering non-implant nose surgery. I am wondering whether it is possible to proceed with just nostril or nostril-wing reduction surgery, in other words, bulbous nose reduction only. I would also like to know whether it can be done as a non-implant nose surgery.

A.

Even with non-implant nose surgery that does not use silicone, reducing the nostrils or nostril wings can certainly be considered. In fact, many people choose this method to correct a hump nose or improve a bulbous nose shape. However, without accurately checking the current structure and condition of the nose, it is difficult to say definitively which method would be appropriate. This is because the approach can vary depending on the degree of crookedness, the hump, and the width of the nostrils.

For example, when the nostrils and nostril wings are especially prominent, shaping the nose through non-implant nose surgery can be used, and if you look at cases before and after bulbous nose surgery, you can see that this approach can change the overall impression. Also, when a hump is present, a step may be taken to smooth that area and create better balance.

Ultimately, the applicable method can vary depending on the shape and structure of the nose, so it is important to confirm the direction that suits each person’s nose condition. Referring to various cases before and after bulbous nose surgery can help you understand what kinds of changes are possible.

#Before and After Bulbous Nose Surgery

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Looking at the photo, you can see that the marked points are not vertically aligned in a straight line. This means the nose has a structure that appears tilted to one side. In such cases, septal extension surgery is often considered together with bulbous nose surgery.

Because the tip of the nose is short and spread out widely, the soft tissue is first refined and then septal extension surgery is used to adjust the length and direction of the nasal tip. In particular, the spread caused by nose filler made the wide appearance of the tip stand out even more.

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Previously, this person had received filler treatment to supplement a low nasal bridge, and later planned revision nose surgery. When filler is used to raise the bridge, the nose can sometimes appear wider depending on the situation.

In such cases, the filler needs to be addressed first during the preparation process for revision nose surgery. In general, once the filler has been removed or adjusted and revision nose surgery is performed, the shape can be stabilized more effectively.

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Next is a before-and-after comparison photo. The photo on the right shows about two weeks after surgery. The short nasal tip was adjusted in length and direction through septal extension surgery, and you can also see improvement in the nasolabial angle.

In addition, by proceeding with bulbous nose surgery after addressing the filler, the spread caused by the nose filler was reduced and the facial dimensions became more defined.

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When viewed from the front as well, the nose line that previously appeared to lean to one side has been more stably refined. This kind of change is one of the characteristics seen when bulbous nose surgery is performed together with structural correction.

However, because the nasal structure can change over time, it is necessary to observe the progress for a certain period even after revision nose surgery.

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A change can also be seen in the view from below. After surgery, the shape of the nostrils was refined more evenly, and the spread caused by the nose filler was also reduced.

As a result, the overall nose line became more organized, creating a clearer impression. This kind of result often appears when the nasal tip structure is stabilized through septal extension surgery.

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Lastly, here is a side-view before-and-after comparison. In the revision nose surgery performed after addressing the filler, the previously short septal structure was supplemented and the nasal tip line became more refined.

Also, by applying bulbous nose surgery and septal extension surgery together, the overall nasal balance was improved, and the facial impression became softer than before. Through these before-and-after changes in bulbous nose surgery, you can see the difference that appears when structural correction and nasal tip design are performed together.

A post worth reading for reference if you are concerned about a bulbous nose

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