Autologous Rib Cartilage Nose Surgery – Natural Hump Reduction & Tip Refinement

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Hello, this is Dr. Cha-Young Kang from Nose Lab Clinic.

Today, I’d like to share a detailed case of autologous rib cartilage nose surgery, where we refined a prominent dorsal hump and a bulbous nasal tip without using any artificial implants. This approach allowed us to achieve a natural and elegant transformation.

Pre-operative design consultation photos for autologous rib cartilage nose surgery – frontal view, left side view, and oblique side view of the patient's face. — Design Consultation: Frontal View, Left Side View, and Oblique Side View Photos

Initial Evaluation for Autologous Rib Cartilage Nose Surgery

1. Surgical History

3 years ago: Septal cartilage graft + dorsal hump correction

2. Assessment

Pre-operative design consultation photos for autologous rib cartilage nose surgery – right side view, oblique side view, and nostril (basal) view of the patient's face — Design Consultation: Right Side View, Oblique Side View, and Nostril View Photos

Frontal View:

✔ Bulbous, wide nasal tip

✔ Depressed nasal bridge

✔ Asymmetrical nostrils

Lateral View:

✔ Residual dorsal hump

✔ Long nasal length

✔ Small nasolabial angle

✔ Bulky tip

Basal View:

✔ Nostrils asymmetry from previous alar base reduction

✔Deviated columella

Surgical Strategy Using Autologous Rib Cartilage

1. Structural Reconstruction

✔ Dorsal augmentation with autologous rib cartilage

✔ Smooth nasal profile from radix to tip

✔ Natural shape without implants

2. Tip Refinement

✔ Repositioning of tip cartilage

✔ Suture techniques to reduce bulbosity

✔ Tip rotation to improve the nasolabial angle

3. Symmetry Correction

✔ Realignment of columella

✔ Alar cartilage repositioning

✔ Achieving facial balance

Functional & Aesthetic Results After Rib Cartilage Nose Surgery

Frontal View:

✔ Slimmer, more refined nasal tip

✔ Balanced nostrils

✔ Natural dorsal line

Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Lateral View:

✔ Reduced hump

✔ Elegant nasal projection

✔ Improved tip rotation

Before and immediately after photos of autologous rib cartilage nose surgery – oblique view comparison highlighting tip refinement and natural contour enhancement. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Functional Results:

✔ Better nasal breathing

✔ Long-term stability

Basal (nostril) view comparison before and immediately after autologous rib cartilage nose surgery – highlighting nostril asymmetry correction and columella repositioning. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Expert Opinion on Autologous Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty

Immediately after autologous rib cartilage nose surgery – frontal, side, and oblique views showing post-operative swelling and refined nasal structure. — Immediately After Surgery: Frontal, Side, and Oblique Side View Photos

Immediately after autologous rib cartilage nose surgery – nostril (basal) view showing post-surgical swelling and structural correction — Immediately After Surgery: Nostril View Photos

This was a challenging case due to the patient’s request for a fully implant-free approach. Through precise shaping with autologous rib cartilage, we maintained the nasal height and refined the contour, leading to a harmonious, balanced look.

We also addressed nostril asymmetry from prior surgery, resulting in a more natural outcome.

This is Dr. Cha-Young Kang, Chief Surgeon at Nose Lab Clinic.

All surgeries at Nose Lab are performed using the closed (non-open) technique.