Bulbous Nose Surgery: No More Stress Over a Broad, Flat Nose!

<Actual rhinoplasty case at DM Plastic Surgery>

The nose is located at the center of the face, so even a small change can significantly improve your overall appearance.

Among the various nose types, the bulbous nose introduced today was traditionally considered to symbolize harmonious interpersonal relationships and good fortune in terms of wealth according to physiognomy, and was therefore not casually altered. However, its blunt or broad shape can make it difficult to create a refined image.

As modern society increasingly favors a slim and sophisticated appearance, more people are considering improvement because they view a bulbous nose as a personal concern.

Even if you use nose-contouring makeup to make a broad nose look slimmer, there are limitations, and the effect is temporary. As a result, more people are visiting clinics for improvement through surgery.

A bulbous nose is one of the most common nose types among East Asians. Since it can be improved into a slimmer shape by identifying its multiple causes, let us look at the surgical methods that can create a more defined and sophisticated appearance for those with a bulbous nose 😉

What Is a Bulbous Nose?

A bulbous nose refers to a nose with thick skin and fatty tissue, along with a round and spread-out nasal tip.

It generally has a blunt shape, with thick skin at the tip and cartilage that is often thick and large as well.

In such cases, the nasal tip can be reshaped by reducing enlarged tissue, helping create a slimmer appearance!

This Procedure Is Recommended for These Types!

If you fit the type described above, you may have a bulbous nose.

To balance the proportions of the face through bulbous nose correction and achieve a natural, non-artificial improvement, it is recommended that you consult with a medical professional who has a strong aesthetic sense and extensive clinical experience.

No matter how attractive another person’s nose may be, it must ultimately suit “you” to create a natural and harmonious result.

Since the surgical method varies depending on the individual condition of the nose, it is most important to carefully examine and assess the various factors before selecting the appropriate method for your current condition.

What Are the Surgical Methods for Each Bulbous Nose Type?

If you are stressed by a broad and plump nose, it may be possible to address it through bulbous nose surgery!

Nasal Ala Cartilage Development Type

After removing part of the enlarged cartilage, the separated areas are sutured together and brought toward the center.

When a firm support structure is created using your own tissue, the nasal tip can appear more defined, the nostrils can become longer, and the tip may appear narrower.

Type with Separated Nasal Ala Cartilage

After refining the shape of the alar cartilage, the left and right sides are sutured and brought together. This allows the connected lower septum to rise naturally upward, creating a more defined appearance.

Type with Thick Subcutaneous Fat

Removing the subcutaneous fat first allows the skin at the nasal tip to contract and appear slimmer.

If the nasal tip is very low or the bridge needs to be raised, grafting with your own tissue may be recommended.

DM Plastic Surgery’s Bulbous and Large Nose Surgery

For those who want to improve a large and broad nose, please consider DM Plastic Surgery, which has reported high satisfaction with bulbous nose surgery!

The nose affects the overall facial line from the forehead to the chin, so a surgical plan must be established by considering the proportions and harmony of the facial features.

The width of the nasal bridge is ideally about 70–80% of the width of the nostrils. For the most ideal proportions, the width of the nostrils should correspond to the distance between the eyes and the distance from the outer corners of the eyes to the ears.

Through a thorough one-on-one consultation with a plastic surgeon who has extensive clinical experience, a customized plan can be established to achieve a satisfying result.

DM Plastic Surgery Bulbous & Large Nose Surgery Before & After

1 month after bulbous nose surgery

[Actual rhinoplasty case at DM Plastic Surgery]

The patient had a typical bulbous nose with wide, spread-out nostrils and a low nasal bridge, and visited DM Plastic Surgery for improvement.

Through the photograph taken one month after bulbous nose surgery, you can see that the spread-out nostrils have become slimmer and that the nose has become more defined and slender overall.

※Please note that the degree of swelling and recovery may vary from person to person.※

Director of the Eye & Nose Surgery Center at DM Plastic Surgery

Simply changing the size of the nose does not guarantee the desired result. It is important to identify the areas of concern and focus on whether they can be addressed accordingly.

Even a method that is considered effective may not be suitable for you. To achieve a positive result, surgery should be customized after taking each individual’s characteristics into account.

During the process of bringing the cartilage together, the nasal tip may appear pinched. Therefore, we recommend receiving surgery from a rhinoplasty specialist with extensive experience treating diverse cases and comprehensive anatomical knowledge of facial contours.

At DM Plastic Surgery, experienced medical professionals participate directly in every step of the process while pursuing natural-looking changes.

Since the most important aspect of rhinoplasty is creating a harmonious nasal shape that takes each individual’s facial features into consideration, please visit our clinic for a one-on-one consultation.

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