Closed 3D-Printed Dorsal Augmentation in Korea: Hump Correction and Tip Refinement

Hello, this is Dr. Cha-Young Kang, Medical Director at Nose Lab Clinic.

Today, I’m sharing a case where we addressed dorsal hump and bulbous nasal tip concerns using a customized 3D-printed implant. This approach was especially valuable due to the patient’s congenital facial asymmetry and pronounced brow bone structure.

🔎 Initial Evaluation Before Closed 3D-Printed Dorsal Augmentation in Korea

Design Consultation: Frontal View, Left Side View, and Oblique Side View Photos

Functional Concerns

• Chronic rhinitis symptoms

Aesthetic Concerns

• Dorsal hump

• Bulbous nasal tip

• Deviated nasal axis due to facial asymmetry

• Prominent brow ridges

Design Consultation: Right Oblique Side View, Side View, and Nostril View Photos

✨ Patient Goals

• A more glamorous, defined nasal contour

• Hump correction

• Narrower, more refined nasal tip

💉 Surgical Approach

Nasal Endoscopy Photos

3D-Printed Custom Implant

• CT-based, patient-specific design

• Tailored to account for congenital facial asymmetry and prominent brow structure

• Created a high yet harmonious nasal bridge line

Structural Enhancements

• Nasal tip reshaping using autologous rib cartilage

• Precise dorsal hump correction

• Tip refinement to complement the enhanced bridge

Functional Improvements

• Septoplasty and submucosal turbinate reduction via radiofrequency for rhinitis relief

✅ Surgical Outcomes

Closed Rhinoplasty with Customized 3D-Printed Implant: Before and Immediately After Surgery.

Functional

• Significant relief from rhinitis symptoms

• Improved nasal airflow

Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Frontal View

• Naturally corrected dorsal hump

• Balanced nasal symmetry despite underlying facial asymmetry

• Refined, structured tip for a polished appearance

Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Profile View

• Soft yet defined nasal bridge

• Harmonious transition from forehead to nose despite pronounced brow bone

• Glamorous side profile aligned with patient’s preferences

Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Benefits of 3D-Printed Implant

• Customized fit for complex facial contours

• Optimal aesthetic and structural integration

• Long-term stability with biocompatible materials

• Minimal intraoperative adjustment and high predictability

Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

👨‍⚕️ Specialist Commentary

Immediately After Surgery: Frontal, Side, and Oblique Side View Photos

Immediately After Surgery: Nostril View Photo

This patient presented with several structural and aesthetic challenges, notably a significant dorsal hump and a broad, flat nasal tip. The situation was further complicated by congenital facial asymmetry and prominently protruding brow bones, which created an optical illusion of a more severely deviated nose.

In such complex scenarios, standard implants often fail to achieve natural results. We opted for a 3D-printed implant precisely tailored to the patient’s facial anatomy, using CT data to design a solution that would both correct the dorsal irregularity and harmonize with the unique contours of the midface and forehead.

The dorsal hump was smoothed in a way that preserved the patient's desired “glamorous” look, while the nasal tip was refined using autologous rib cartilage to blend seamlessly with the new nasal bridge.

The personalized implant was particularly effective in camouflaging asymmetry, as its design considered three-dimensional variations across the face—especially the height differences between the brow bones and midface.

Functionally, chronic rhinitis was addressed with septoplasty and turbinate reduction, ensuring that both aesthetic and respiratory goals were met.

This case features a closed rhinoplasty using a customized 3D-printed implant for dorsal augmentation, focusing on hump correction and tip refinement. Through this minimally invasive approach, we aimed to achieve a natural nasal line and improved airway function while avoiding open rhinoplasty techniques.

This case is a representative example of closed 3D-printed dorsal augmentation in Korea, which offers both aesthetic and functional benefits using a personalized approach.

Thank you,Dr. Cha-Young KangMedical Director, Nose Lab Clinic

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