Ear Cartilage Rhinoplasty: If You Want a Natural Look? A Real 6-Month Review

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If you are worried that the tip of your nose looks blunt or upturned,

you may have heard of ear cartilage rhinoplasty, which uses your own ear cartilage instead of an artificial implant.

It is especially one of the surgical methods often recommended for those who want a natural yet soft-looking nose tip.

Today, I’ll explain in detail what ear cartilage rhinoplasty is, and also how hump nose correction and osteotomy are performed together!

What Is Ear Cartilage Rhinoplasty?

This is a surgery that harvests cartilage from behind the ear to refine the nasal tip and improve its shape.

Unlike artificial implants, ear cartilage is autologous tissue, so it causes less foreign-body sensation, and its texture feels more natural, which is why it is often used.

In particular, the nasal tip moves a lot and the skin there is thin, so if an implant is inserted, it may look obvious or feel hard.

For that reason, soft and flexible ear cartilage is often more suitable.

Who Is Ear Cartilage Recommended For?

✓ When the nose tip looks blunt and spread out ✓ When the nose tip appears lifted like a snub nose ✓ When the nose tip feels hard or artificial after a previous nose surgery ✓ When you want a natural result

Because ear cartilage alone can improve the shape and height of the nasal tip, it can also be recommended without 부담 for those considering their first rhinoplasty.

There Are Also Cases Where Tip Surgery Alone Is Not Enough!

Ear cartilage rhinoplasty is a surgery focused on the nasal tip. However, making the tip look better alone does not mean the entire nose line will look better.

In particular, if the bridge has a hump like a hump nose, or if the nasal bone is crooked, osteotomy or bridge correction must be performed together for overall balance.

How Is Hump Nose Correction Performed?

A hump nose refers to a shape where the nasal bridge bone protrudes, or where it appears crooked from the front. In such cases, the protruding bone and cartilage are shaved down, and osteotomy is used to correct it into a straight and smooth line.

Is Osteotomy Always Necessary?

Osteotomy is, literally, a surgery that cuts the nasal bone and adjusts its position. It is mainly needed in the following cases.

✓ When the nasal bone is wide ✓ When the bones need to be brought together again after correcting a hump nose ✓ When straightening a crooked nose

Because osteotomy must be performed precisely and also affects swelling and recovery speed, experience from skilled medical professionals is very important.

Ear cartilage rhinoplasty is a good option for those who want to minimize side effects while still achieving a natural result.

In particular, if tip surgery alone is not enough, considering osteotomy or hump correction together can lead to a more complete result.

Since the nose is at the center of the face, even a small change can greatly alter your impression.

After 충분한 consultation with an experienced plastic surgery specialist, decide on the surgical method that is most suitable for you :)

The surgery takes about 1 to 2 hours, and you can go home right away without needing hospitalization. Gangnam nose surgery clinic Before surgery, a low-dose 3D CT scan is used to closely assess and diagnose the patient’s nasal condition, Gangnam nose surgery clinic All nose surgeries at BT are performed directly by Director Lee Seung-ho, who has 20 years of experience.

In addition, one-on-one aftercare helps support the patient’s speedy recovery.

<These are real before-and-after photos of a patient who underwent surgery by Director Lee Seung-ho of BT Plastic Surgery, and the photos were used with the patient’s consent>

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