Bulbous Tip Correction and Nasolabial Angle Refinement – Real Case Study

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Hello, I’m Dr. Cha-Young Kang, Director of NOSELAB Clinic.

Today, I’m sharing a real case of bulbous tip correction performed through autologous rib cartilage grafting, where we successfully transformed a wide and blunt nose into a more refined, glamorous shape with improved tip projection and nasal proportions.

Preoperative design photos for bulbous tip correction: frontal, left oblique, and left side views showing wide nasal base and blunt nasal tip. — Preoperative design consultation photos: Frontal view, left oblique side view, and left side view.

Preoperative design photos for bulbous and wide nose correction: right side, right oblique, and nostril view showing droopy tip, wide alar base, and nostril asymmetry. — Preoperative design consultation photos: Right side view, right oblique side view, and nostril view.

📍 Initial Assessment – Understanding the Bulbous Nose

1. Frontal View Findings

Broad nasal bridge
Bulbous nasal tip
Flat dorsum
Asymmetric alar base

2. Side View Findings

Droopy tip
Protruding upper lip
Retracted columella

3. Nostril View Findings

Asymmetry
Wide alar base

✨ Patient’s Goals – Refined and Stylish Nose Shape

Slim down the nasal bridge
Reduce bulbous appearance
Correct nostril and columella asymmetry
Achieve a more glamorous nasal contour

💉 Surgical Procedure – Bulbous Tip Correction in Detail

1. Structural Reconstruction

Septal extension using autologous rib cartilage
Corrected columella retraction
Improved nasolabial angle

2. Aesthetic Refinement

Slimmed and defined nasal bridge
Sculpted the blunt, bulbous tip
Created a high-end nasal silhouette

3. Fine-Tuning Details

Alar base narrowing
Nostril shape symmetry
Tip lift and projection

✅ Postoperative Results – Balanced Aesthetics After Bulbous Tip Correction

Before and after photos of bulbous and wide nose correction surgery: frontal view showing reduction in nasal width, refinement of nasal tip, and improved symmetry immediately after surgery. — Before Surgery (Left) / Immediately After Surgery (Right)

1. Frontal View

Narrower and more defined bridge
Refined nasal tip
Symmetric alar base

Before and after photos of bulbous and wide nose correction: side view showing improved nasal projection, refined tip, and corrected nasolabial angle. — Before Surgery (Left) / Immediately After Surgery (Right)

2. Side View

Harmonized profile
Enhanced tip projection
Improved nasolabial angle

Before and after photos of bulbous and wide nose correction: oblique view showing refined tip, improved projection, and symmetrical alar contour. — Before Surgery (Left) / Immediately After Surgery (Right)

3. Nostril View

Corrected asymmetry
Narrowed nostril base
Harmonized nasal structure

Before and after photos of nostril correction in bulbous nose surgery: comparison of nostril shape and symmetry from bottom view. — Before Surgery (Left) / Immediately After Surgery (Right)

👨‍⚕️ Expert Commentary – Why Bulbous Tip Correction Requires Precision

Immediately after surgery: frontal, side, and oblique side views showing reduced nasal width, defined nasal tip, and corrected nasolabial angle. — Immediately after surgery: Frontal view, side view, and oblique side view photos.

Immediately after surgery: Nostril view showing reduced nostril width and reshaped columella with internal packing visible. — Immediately after surgery: Nostril view photos.

In this case, the core challenge was correcting the wide, blunt nasal tip without making it appear overly sharp. Using autologous rib cartilage allowed for secure structural support while achieving the desired elegance and height. The combination of narrowing, projection, and symmetry correction successfully met the patient's aesthetic goals.

Thank you for reading.

This has been Dr. Cha-Young Kang from NOSELAB Clinic.