Flared Nose Surgery Before and After: Dimensional Comparison and Midface Refinement Know-How at Kowon Plastic Surgery

Hello, this is Dr. Kim Hyung-taek of Kowon Plastic Surgery.

In today's case, when the patient first visited, the overall height of the nasal bridge was somewhat lacking, and the nasal tip was broad, which gave the overall impression a slightly dull look. On top of that, the midface was generally recessed, so the whole face felt flat.

In addition, compared with the recessed midface, the glabella area where the brow bone sits had relatively good dimensionality, so the difference in dimensionality between the upper and lower eyelid areas was clearly noticeable.

For a face type like this, where the midface is sunken relative to the height of the glabella, simply raising the nasal bridge rarely produces a satisfying change. Instead, the approach needs to start with cleanly organizing the structural support of the nasal tip, while balancing shadows and proportions across the entire face at the same time.

The nasal bridge, which lacked proportion, was filled in appropriately to match the starting point of the glabella and the overall harmony of the facial features. The broadened area was sculpted for a clearer contour through nasal tip cartilage repositioning and nasal tip cartilage suturing. In addition, the parts that looked unnecessarily thick were treated with nasal tip soft tissue reduction to lessen the excess volume.

"Precisely refining the contour of a nose that had looked dull and establishing a refined central axis was the key to this flared nose surgery."

At the same time, by placing sturdy supports between the cartilages, the refined nasal tip was prepared to maintain a stable height and angle for a long time without wobbling.

The line running from the glabella down to the nasal tip was subtly adjusted so that it flows smoothly and naturally, without any awkwardness.

When the angles connecting the columella, the nasolabial angle, and the philtrum were finely aligned, the midface area that had looked sunken came back to life, and the flat impression seen from both the front and the side was naturally eased.

Looking at the side profile after surgery, you can feel that the three-dimensional curves across the whole face have clearly changed.

"As the dimensionality of the side profile comes alive, the lip area looks neatly recessed inward, and the overall facial contour also appears visually slimmer."

Flared nose surgery, performed after carefully analyzing each person's contour structure, makes a major difference in overall facial impression.

[Related Case]

This case involved a patient who came in after experiencing changes in which the nasal tip had spread out or the nostril wings looked enlarged following a previous orthognathic (jaw) surgery. Because the position of the bone shifted during the jaw surgery, the subnasal structure and soft tissue also changed, and the patient came in with the concern that the nose looked somewhat puffy and spread out.

In this case, we precisely analyzed these structural causes, firmly repositioned the disrupted nasal tip cartilage through flared nose surgery, and delicately reduced the unnecessary volume.

As a result, the spread nostril wings and the nasal tip line were tidied into a slim, defined shape, and the three-dimensional facial balance and the refined profile line, which can easily look flat after jaw surgery, were naturally restored.

[A Word from the Director]

For those who are concerned about changes in nose shape after jaw surgery or a previous procedure, the most important thing is a delicate approach that corrects not only the external shape but also the internal structure.

This is because accurately identifying deformed cartilage and soft tissue and balancing them with the whole face leads to natural and satisfying results.

At Kowon Plastic Surgery, drawing on experience from performing many complex cases directly, we find the most stable and refined line for each patient through a personalized 1:1 consultation.

"With flared nose surgery solutions built on extensive clinical experience and precise analytical know-how, we refine awkward contours and complete a refined sense of dimension."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What concerns did the flared nose case in the article involve?

The case described in the article involved a nasal tip that had spread out, giving an impression of dullness, along with a recessed midface that made the whole face feel flat. The nasal bridge height was also described as somewhat lacking at the first visit.

How are the nasal bridge and nasal tip handled in flared nose surgery?

According to the case, the nasal bridge was filled in to match the starting point of the glabella and the harmony of the facial features, while the widened nasal tip was refined through nasal tip cartilage repositioning and nasal tip cartilage suturing. The thick-looking area was reduced in volume with nasal tip soft tissue reduction.

How does the midface change after flared nose surgery?

According to the article, the recessed midface came back to life, and the flat impression seen from both the front and the side was naturally eased. The dimensionality of the side profile also improved, creating the visual effect of the lip area looking recessed inward and the overall facial contour appearing slimmer.

Is there a case involving nose shape changes after orthognathic surgery?

Yes, the article features a case in which a patient visited after the nasal tip had spread out or the nostril wings looked enlarged following orthognathic surgery. Because the bone position shifted during jaw surgery and the soft tissue also changed, the disrupted nasal tip cartilage was repositioned, resulting in slimmer nostril wings and a more defined nasal tip line.

Is flared nose surgery customized for each individual?

Yes, the article explains that the technique is performed after carefully analyzing each person's contour structure. It also describes finding the most suitable line through a personalized 1:1 consultation.