[Nose Lab Clinic]
Design Consultation: Frontal View, Left Side View, and Oblique Side View Photos
Hello, this is Dr. Cha-Young Kang from Nose Lab Clinic.
Today, I’d like to share a case where we successfully corrected a bulbous nose while improving nasal congestion. The goal was to create a more defined and structured nasal shape while addressing functional breathing concerns.
1. Initial Observations
a. Frontal View
Wide, flat nasal structure
Low nasal bridge
Lack of overall definition and projection
b. Side Profile
Blunt, rounded nasal tip
Mild protrusion of the mouth (suggesting nasal profile imbalance)
Under-projected nasal bridge
c. Nostrils & Symmetry
Asymmetrical nostrils
Overly broad and rounded nasal tip
Lack of proportional harmony
Design Consultation: Right Side View, Oblique Side View, and Nostril View Photos
2. Patient’s Requests
Improve nasal congestion
Enhance nasal definition
Slim down and refine the bulbous nasal tip
Achieve a more structured yet natural appearance
3. Surgical Approach
Step 1: Bulbous Nose Correction – Refining the Skin & Soft Tissue
Reduction of subcutaneous tissue thickness to improve definition
Controlled soft tissue removal to refine the nasal tip contour
Initial narrowing of the tip width
Step 2: Structural Correction – Cartilage Repositioning
Repositioning the alar cartilages for improved structural support
Precise suturing techniques to refine the nasal tip shape
Stabilization of the newly formed nasal tip framework
Step 3: Projection & Balance – Enhancing Nasal Height & Definition
Nasal tip projection adjustment to improve three-dimensionality
Fine-tuning the nasal contour for a naturally slimmer appearance
Final adjustments to ensure balance with the rest of the facial features
4. Surgical Outcomes
Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)
a. Frontal View
Sharper, more defined nasal tip
Significantly reduced bulbous appearance
Improved symmetry and proportional balance
Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)
b. Side Profile
Refined and elegant nasal contour
Better alignment with facial features
Harmonized nasal tip projection
Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)
c. Nostril & Structural Symmetry
More even and aesthetically pleasing nostril shape
Slimmer and more balanced nasal tip
Overall improved facial symmetry
Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)
5. Expert Insights
Immediately After Surgery: Frontal, Side, and Oblique Side View Photos
Immediately After Surgery: Nostril View Photos
This case was particularly focused on bulbous nose correction while ensuring that the results remained natural and well-balanced. A structured, three-step approach was used to refine the tip, reposition the cartilage, and enhance the nasal projection.
Among these, Step 3 (adjusting nasal projection and definition) was the most critical—this final stage ensured that the newly refined nasal tip appeared naturally slim and well-contoured rather than appearing surgically altered.
Additionally, functional improvements were made to relieve nasal congestion, ensuring that the patient experienced both aesthetic enhancement and better breathing.
This is Dr. Cha-Young Kang, Chief Surgeon at Nose Lab Clinic.
Thank you.
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