Creating a Harmonious Impression with Nostril Reduction and Nose Thread Lifting/Filler

Creating a Harmonious Impression with Nostril Reduction and Nose Thread Lifting/Filler

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MUTOEL is a “collaborative clinic” in Yongsan, where a board-certified plastic surgeon and a board-certified dermatologist work together. We aim to treat everyone warmly, not as mere customers, but like “family.”

From the first consultation to aftercare following the procedure, we will sincerely work with you as if we were treating our own family.

There are many factors that determine a person’s impression, but among them, the most central area is the “nose.”

Even if the eyes and mouth are well balanced, if they do not match the nose, the overall impression can quickly feel awkward. That is why the nose is a key element that determines facial three-dimensionality and proportion.

When most people think of “nose surgery,” they first think of raising the bridge of the nose. But in fact, the width and shape of the nostrils are also very important.

Even if the bridge is high, if the nostrils are wide, the center of the face can look broad or create a blurry impression. Conversely, if they are too narrow, they can leave an unnatural and rigid impression.

Today, at MUTOEL Plastic Surgery, we will explain step by step the principle, process, effects, and precautions of nostril reduction surgery, as well as procedures that work well when performed together.

How is it performed?

This surgery improves balance and harmony by reducing the size and width of the alar base.

It is divided into two methods depending on the incision site. The first is an external alar incision, in which an incision is made along the outer edge of the nostril, unnecessary tissue is removed, and then the area is repositioned and sutured again.

It is mainly used when the skin is thick, and it allows for fine adjustment of the degree of change.

The second method is called an internal alar incision. Because the incision line is located inside the nostril, almost no visible scar remains, making it suitable for people with thin skin or not much nostril volume.

As a procedure that can be performed together with the two methods above, cinching around the nasal base may also be performed. After cutting and repositioning the alar tissue as needed, threads are placed left and right in the subcutaneous tissue at the nasal base and tied, narrowing the overall width of the nostrils.

In the end, what matters more than the incision site is the “precise design” that considers the proportions of the entire face.

At MUTOEL Plastic Surgery in Yongsan, we analyze various factors such as the height of the nasal bridge, the position of the nasal tip, the distance from the lips, and skin elasticity to create a “custom design” that best harmonizes with each individual face.

In addition, during the procedure, medical staff from each specialty are responsible for everything from consultation to progress and management, and we provide trustworthy medical service with no proxy procedures.

Who is it recommended for?

Nostril reduction is not simply about reducing size; it is a surgery that effectively improves facial balance.

It is especially recommended for people whose nasal tip area looks blunt, whose left and right alar bases are developed and noticeable, or whose nostrils spread sideways when smiling, making their expression look vague.

In Koreans, compared with Westerners, the nasal bridge tends to be lower and the alar base more developed. Because of this, procedures that simply raise the bridge or tip often have difficulty creating a refined impression.

When the size and width of the nostrils are naturally reduced, the face’s outline becomes much clearer without making the nose look long.

It can also improve the blunt and drooping impression of the nasal tip, creating a more three-dimensional and neat appearance.

Is it good to combine other procedures?

Nostril reduction alone can already bring a significant change in impression, but when combined with nose thread lifting or nose filler, the result becomes much more refined.

First, filler procedures add volume to the bridge of the nose or the glabella area, enhancing three-dimensionality.

After reducing the nostrils, the bridge of the nose may look lower, or the tip may appear slightly upturned. By smoothing and refining the bridge line with filler, you can create a natural and sophisticated impression.

Nose thread lifting is a procedure that uses dissolvable threads to lift the structure of the nasal bridge and tip, enhancing the overall facial three-dimensionality.

When these two procedures are combined, it becomes possible to adjust the height of the nasal tip and bridge, which is difficult to achieve with nostril reduction alone, allowing for a more harmonious and three-dimensional nose shape overall.

Are there any precautions?

Nostril reduction has a relatively quick recovery, but swelling and bruising may last for about a week.

In most cases, bruising and swelling subside within about five days, and sutures are removed within nine days. After that, the area becomes natural without much awkwardness.

During the first few days, you may feel pulling or stiffness around the surgical site, but the pain is mild, and discomfort gradually fades over time.

However, because the nostril area moves a lot, you should avoid pressing or touching the wound strongly, as well as actions such as smiling or yawning, until the stitches are removed.

Please avoid smoking, drinking, saunas, and strenuous exercise that may cause sweating for at least two weeks to help wound healing and scar formation.

Applying moisturizer frequently to prevent the skin around the nose from becoming dry is also very helpful.

At MUTOEL Plastic Surgery in Yongsan, we also provide aftercare with a method tailored to each individual client.

Will it look awkward?

This is the part that people considering the procedure most often worry about and ask about.

It is not simply a surgery that reduces the size of the nostrils; it is a procedure that naturally balances the face to suit the facial shape, so there is no need to worry.

At MUTOEL Plastic Surgery in Yongsan, we consider everything from nasal tip height and the distance between the eyes to the philtrum and lips, designing an overall harmonious shape.

If you combine this with other procedures after careful nostril design, it will settle in as your natural nose without looking like surgery.

As a result, people around you may respond with comments such as: "Your impression seems much cleaner." "You look much more refined these days."

In closing..

So far, we have taken a detailed look at nostril reduction surgery step by step.

It may seem like a small change, but I would like to say that it is an important process of finding the proportions that suit your own face.

At MUTOEL, we look for the method that best fits each client not with a “correct answer” but with “care,” and after closely analyzing the individual’s facial shape and structure, we aim to create balanced and beautiful results.

CCTV is installed not only in the waiting room, consultation room, and care room, but also in every procedure room and operating room, promising a more trustworthy medical environment.

Find your natural yet beautiful self through genuine equipment, safe procedures, and detailed consultation.

This was MUTOEL Plastic Surgery. Thank you.