Bulbous and Upturned Nose Correction: A Male Rhinoplasty Case Study

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2024년 11월 11일
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Hello, I’m Dr. Cha-Young Kang, Director of Nose Lab Clinic.

Today, I’d like to discuss the case of a 24-year-old male patient who underwent bulbous and upturned nose correction along with functional nasal surgery. This case highlights the importance of combining structural improvements with aesthetic harmony, especially in male rhinoplasty.

1. Patient Information and Objectives in Bulbous and Upturned Nose Correction

The patient presented with nasal obstruction and cosmetic concerns, making this bulbous and upturned nose correction case both functional and aesthetic.

Preoperative design consultation photos for bulbous and upturned nose correction: frontal view, left side view, and oblique side view. — Design Consultation: Frontal View, Left Side View, and Oblique Side View Photos

Age: 24, Male
Objectives: Correct bulbous nasal tip, enhance nasal height, and achieve facial balance.

2. Pre-Surgery Analysis for Bulbous and Upturned Nose Correction

Examination revealed a bulbous tip, short and upturned nose, columella tilt, and nasal asymmetry. These are key challenges in bulbous and upturned nose correction.

Preoperative views for bulbous and upturned nose correction: right side view, oblique side view, and basal nostril view showing columella tilt and nasal asymmetry. — Right Side View, Oblique Side View, and Nostril View Photos

Front view: Noticeable bulbous tip with asymmetry, low nasal bridge.
Side view: Low radix, short and upturned nose, mild columellar retraction.
Nostril view: Columella tilt to the left, causing nostril asymmetry.

3. Surgical Plan and Procedure in Bulbous and Upturned Nose Correction

A comprehensive surgical approach was designed for this bulbous and upturned nose correction, combining septoplasty, turbinate reduction, rib cartilage grafting, and columella adjustment.

Septoplasty: Correct deviated septum, improve airflow.
Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction: Reduce turbinate size, enhance breathing.
Septal Extension with Autologous Rib Cartilage: Support and lengthen tip, correct upturned appearance.
Columella Adjustment: Lowering retracted columella.
Alar Cartilage Repositioning: Improve nostril contour and symmetry.

4. Post-Surgery Results of Bulbous and Upturned Nose Correction

The patient achieved a refined, proportional nose with restored breathing function after this bulbous and upturned nose correction.

Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right

Before and immediately after bulbous and upturned nose correction: oblique side view showing refined nasal tip contour and smoother nasal dorsum. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Before and immediately after bulbous and upturned nose correction: frontal view showing refined nasal tip, corrected upturned appearance, and improved columella symmetry. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Before and immediately after bulbous and upturned nose correction: basal nostril view showing corrected columella position and improved nostril symmetry. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Front view: Upturned appearance corrected, refined nasal tip, improved columella symmetry.
Side view: Natural radix elevation, smooth dorsum, balanced lip-to-nose angle.
Nostril view: Reduced columella tilt, improved nostril contour.

Immediately after bulbous and upturned nose correction: frontal, side, and oblique side views showing refined nasal tip, natural bridge line, and balanced columella. — Immediately After Surgery: Frontal, Side, and Oblique Side Views

Immediately after bulbous and upturned nose correction: basal nostril view showing improved nostril symmetry and corrected columella position. — Immediately After Surgery: Nostril View

Key Takeaways from Bulbous and Upturned Nose Correction

This case demonstrates how bulbous and upturned nose correction can improve both nasal aesthetics and functionality, while maintaining masculine balance.

Correcting a bulbous, upturned nose requires both functional and aesthetic planning. In this case, the proportional results enhanced the patient’s overall appearance and restored nasal breathing.

For male patients, maintaining a natural, balanced contour is critical to preserve masculinity. At Nose Lab Clinic, we focus on individualized treatment that restores function while enhancing harmony.

At Nose Lab, we perform all procedures via closed rhinoplasty.