Removing Cat Implant & Natural Nasal Reconstruction – Crooked Nose Correction Case

Dr. Chayoung Kang
2025년 3월 17일
2분 분량

최종 수정일: 2025년 11월 28일

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

Today, I’d like to share a case involving Cat Implant Removal combined with natural nasal reconstruction to correct a crooked nose and restore a balanced appearance.

Design consultation photos showing the frontal, left side, and oblique side views of the patient’s nose before surgery at Nose Lab Clinic. — Design Consultation: Frontal View, Left Side View, and Oblique Side View Photos

Pre-surgery design consultation photos showing the right side, oblique side, and nostril views of the patient's nose at Nose Lab Clinic. — Design Consultation: Right Side View, Oblique Side View, and Nostril View Photos

1. Patient Background and Surgical History

13 years ago: Nose filler injections
10 years ago: Silicone + Ear cartilage graft
Shortly after: Revision surgery due to bridge-tip imbalance
2024: One session of fat reduction injection for the nose
3–4 years ago: Forehead filler treatment

2. Preoperative Observations

a. Frontal View

Severe nasal deviation
Overly high nasal bridge start creating a harsh impression
Thin skin with uneven texture
Unnatural facial harmony

b. Side Profile

Elongated nasal contour
Irregularities due to previous implant and cartilage
Unbalanced nasal projection

c. Nostril & Columella

Asymmetrical nostrils
Leftward deviation of columella
Distorted nasal base

3. Patient Goals

Safe Cat Implant Removal
Create a soft and elegant nasal line
Correct deviation and surface irregularities
Improve breathing function and nasal flow

4. Surgical Plan & Techniques

a. Cat Implant and Foreign Material Removal

Complete removal of cat implant and unknown glabellar materials
Lowering the overly high nasal bridge starting point
Excision of irregular ear cartilage on right nasal bridge
Dermal grafting for even skin thickness

Removed cat implant and silicone nasal implant placed on sterile gauze after revision rhinoplasty. — Photos of Removed Cat Implant and Silicone Implant

b. Structural Reconstruction

Lateral osteotomy to straighten nasal bridge
Septal extension using autologous rib cartilage
Alar cartilage repositioning and suturing for better tip support

c. Functional Enhancements

Endoscopic images showing inside of the nasal cavity, capturing deviated septum and nasal turbinate condition before surgery. — Nasal Endoscopy Photos

Septoplasty for deviated septum
Radiofrequency turbinate reduction
Improved nasal airflow

5. Postoperative Outcomes

Before and after photos showing frontal view of a patient who underwent cat implant removal and nasal reconstruction, highlighting improvements in nasal symmetry and surface smoothness. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

a. Frontal View

Straightened nasal alignment
Softer facial expression with lower bridge start
Balanced symmetry and smooth skin

Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

b. Side Profile

Refined nasal contour
Shortened and more proportional nose
Natural and feminine nasal line

Before and after side view photos showing a patient following cat implant removal and nasal reconstruction. Immediate postoperative results highlight refined nasal tip, improved nasal symmetry, and enhanced skin smoothness. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

c. Nostril & Columella

Symmetrical nostrils
Realigned columella
Harmonized nasal tip projection

Before and after nostril view images showing the immediate results following cat implant removal and crooked nose correction. Postoperative photo shows improved nostril symmetry and structural changes with some expected redness. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

6. Expert Insights

Immediately after surgery: frontal, side, and oblique views showing nasal symmetry improvement and nasal tip refinement following cat implant removal and nasal reconstruction. — Immediately After Surgery: Frontal, Side, and Oblique Side View Photos

Immediately after surgery: nostril base view showing improved nostril symmetry and columella alignment following cat implant removal and nasal reconstruction. — Immediately After Surgery: Nostril View Photos

This was a complex Cat Implant Removal case with multiple layers of prior surgeries and unknown foreign substances. The excessive ear cartilage and implant had caused asymmetry and surface bumps. We used dermal grafts to refine skin contour and autologous cartilage to stabilize internal structure.

Many patients are concerned about aesthetic changes after removing a cat implant. However, this case demonstrates that with a precise plan, it is possible to maintain elegance and harmony—even after full implant removal.