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Bulbous Nose

Bulbous Nose Surgery

Transforming a blunt, sullen-looking nose into a sleek, sophisticated one.

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Bulbous Nose

If the tip of the nose is blunt
Even the impression It's suffocating I see it

If the tip of the nose is blunt and the alae are wide and bulbous, it can create a stuffy impression that is far from refined. This occurs when the alar cartilages at the tip of the nose are excessively developed or spread laterally, or when there is an excess of subcutaneous fat in the soft tissue of the nasal tip.

In the past, a bulbous nose was often seen as a sign of good fortune, but nowadays, it often acts as a severe complex for the person who has it.

Diva Plastic Surgery's bulbous nose surgery is a procedure that creates a sharp nasal tip by gathering the tip cartilage and removing fat, customized 1:1 by accurately diagnosing the cause of the blunt shape.

Medical staff performing surgery in the operating room
Surgery Information

Surgery Information

  • Duration of surgery1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
  • AnaesthesiaSedation anaesthesia
  • HospitalizationSame-day discharge
  • Suture removal3-7 days
  • Daily activitiesAfter suture removal

The surgery time and recovery period may vary depending on the individual's condition.

Nose Tip Types

Looking at Nose Tip Types A bulbous nose

A typical nose

A typical nose

The nasal tip cartilages are gathered closely together, giving the tip of the nose a defined look.

A round, flat nose

A round, flat nose

The tip of the nose forms a gentle arch, appearing low and rounded.

Wide and blunt nose

Wide and blunt nose

The cartilage at the tip of the nose is spread to the left and right, making the nasal tip wide and bulbous.

Who is it for

When bulbous nose surgery is needed

  1. 01If the tip of the nose is round and blunt
  2. 02Cases where the alar is wide and the tip of the nose is flat and flared
  3. 03In cases where the skin tissue and fat of the alar (nostril) are thick
  4. 04Cases where the width of the tip of the nose is relatively wider than the width of the nose
  5. 05If you want a sophisticated image
Method

Different depending on the cause Surgical method

  1. 01In cases where the alar cartilage is large or flared laterally

    After making an incision inside the nose, the cartilage is excised or trimmed smaller, sutured, and tied together on both sides. As the alar cartilages become smaller and are gathered toward the center, the nasal tip becomes slim and sharp.

  2. 02Cases where there is a lot of subcutaneous fat at the tip of the nose and the skin is thick

    Fat tissue at the tip of the nose is removed to reduce the thickness of the thick skin.

  3. 03In case of having a low nose as well

    A bulbous nose often appears in combination with a low nasal bridge. Depending on the shape of the bridge, implant insertion or an osteotomy to correct a wide bridge is performed together.

Illustration

Before and after surgery Structural change

CASE 01 Before alar cartilage correction surgeryBeforeCASE 01 After alar cartilage correction surgeryAfter
CASE 01 Alar Cartilage Correction
CASE 02 Before Nasal Tip Fat Removal SurgeryBeforeCASE 02 After tip of the nose fat removal surgeryAfter
CASE 02 Nasal Tip Fat Removal

The image above is an illustration to explain the surgical principle, and actual results may vary depending on the individual.

Effect

Diva bulbous nose surgery's The results of the surgery

  • 011:1 Customized Design

    We accurately identify the cause of a bulbous nose and perform surgery tailored to each specific type.

  • 02Even to the side S-line

    We consider not only the frontal effect, but also the profile line extending from the forehead to the tip of the chin.

  • 03Scar minimization

    The incision is made inside the nose, so scars are hardly visible and the results look natural and discreet.

Why DIVA

The reason for choosing Diva

  1. 01Only three people per day

    With a heart that considers the customer's perspective first, we perform surgeries for only three patients a day, entirely by appointment.

  2. 02Plastic Surgery Clinic Specializing in Rhinoplasty

    A plastic surgery specialist with extensive clinical experience and know-how in rhinoplasty performs the surgery directly.

  3. 03Systematic follow-up care

    We monitor your post-surgery progress and help ensure satisfying results with proactive aftercare.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

QCan I just correct the bulbous nose, or do I also need to do the bridge of the nose?

If only the tip of the nose is bulbous, correcting just the tip can change your impression. However, a bulbous nose is often accompanied by a low nasal bridge, so during the consultation, we examine the front and profile proportions together to decide whether to perform nasal bridge correction as well.

QWill it leave a scar?

Most incisions are made inside the nose and are not easily visible from the outside. Even when an open incision is necessary, the small incision line under the columella fades over time.

QHow long is the recovery period?

Stitches are removed between 3 to 7 days, and you can return to your daily routine after the stitches are removed. Swelling at the tip of the nose subsides more slowly than in other areas, so the final shape takes several months to settle.

DIVA Principle

Our beautiful principle,
a day 3 peopleOnly perform surgery

The head director personally conducts consultations and surgeries, and is responsible for post-operative care.

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The surgical information on this page is for general guidance, and the actual surgical method and results may vary depending on an individual's condition. All surgeries may have side effects, so please be sure to consult with a specialist.

After all surgeries and procedures, side effects such as inflammation, bleeding, and infection may occur depending on the individual, so caution is required.

Watch & Read

Videos and articles in which Dr. Kim Jong-myung explains Bulbous Nose Surgery himself.

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