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Closed Rhinoplasty Korea for Contracted Nose Correction and Nasal Congestion Improvement

  • Dr. Chayoung Kang
  • 2024년 8월 26일
  • 3분 분량

최종 수정일: 13시간 전

This case demonstrates Closed Rhinoplasty Korea for contracted nose correction combined with nasal congestion improvement. Rib cartilage reconstruction and functional surgery restored nasal structure, improved airflow, and achieved long-term stability and natural balance.
Author: Dr. Cha-Young Kang, Director, NoseLab Clinic


✅ Case Background


This patient presented with severe nasal contracture and functional breathing impairment following multiple rhinoplasty procedures.


Repeated surgeries, implant use, and structural damage resulted in septal cartilage loss, nasal shortening, and chronic nasal congestion.


In this Closed Rhinoplasty Korea case, the goal was to reconstruct the nasal framework, correct the contracted structure, and simultaneously improve nasal airflow and breathing function.


Key concerns included:

  • Contracted and shortened nose

  • Upturned nasal tip

  • Retracted columella

  • Excessive nostril exposure

  • Nostril asymmetry

  • Nasal bone asymmetry

  • Severe nasal congestion and airway obstruction


This case required both structural reconstruction and functional correction.


If you are experiencing breathing difficulty or worsening nasal shape after multiple surgeries, a detailed structural evaluation is essential.


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Preoperative frontal view – contractured nose with asymmetry and visible nostril exposure | Contractured Nose Correction
Frontal view
Preoperative side profile – contractured nose with low nasal bridge and upturned tip | Contractured Nose Correction
Side profile view
Preoperative 45-degree angle photo – contractured nose with drooping tip and nasal bridge depression | Contractured Nose Correction
45-degree angle

✅ Surgical Approach – Contracted Nose Correction Using Closed Rhinoplasty Korea


Contracted nose combined with nasal congestion is a complex condition involving both structural collapse and airway obstruction.


Loss of septal cartilage support and scar contracture can deform the nose externally while simultaneously narrowing the internal airway.


Closed Rhinoplasty Korea allows precise structural reconstruction and functional correction without additional external incisions.

reoperative nostril base view – contractured nose showing nostril asymmetry and retracted columella | Contractured Nose Correction
Nostrils photo

✅ Structural Problems Identified


  • Severe scar contracture

  • Loss of septal cartilage

  • Short and upturned nasal structure

  • Nostril asymmetry

  • Columella retraction

  • Nasal bone asymmetry

  • Internal airway obstruction

  • Inferior turbinate hypertrophy


✅ Surgical Plan


1. Preoperative Tissue Preparation

  • Stem cell therapy to improve skin condition

  • Reduction of inflammation and fibrosis


2. Implant Removal

  • Safe removal of silicone implant

  • Elimination of inflammatory source


3. Septal Reconstruction

  • Reconstruction using autologous rib cartilage

  • Restoration of structural support


4. Tip and Columella Reconstruction

  • Correction of upturned nasal tip

  • Realignment of columella


5. Osteotomy

  • Correction of nasal bone asymmetry

  • Improvement of nasal width


6. Functional Surgery

  • Septoplasty for airway correction

  • Turbinate reduction using high-frequency laser


✅ Surgical Results


Frontal View

  • Reduced nostril exposure

  • Improved symmetry

Frontal view before surgery (left) after surgery (right)
Frontal view before surgery (left) after surgery (right)

Lateral View

  • Improved nasal length

  • Balanced tip position

Side profile view before surgery (left) after surgery (right)
Side profile view before surgery (left) after surgery (right)

Oblique View

  • Restored contour

  • Improved projection

45-degree angle view before surgery (left) after surgery (right)
45-degree angle view before surgery (left) after surgery (right)

Nasal Base View

  • Improved nostril symmetry

  • Reduced scar visibility

Nostril view before surgery (left) and after surgery (right) – correction of contractured nose with improved columella alignment and nostril symmetry | Contractured Nose Correction

Functional Outcome

  • Significant improvement in nasal airflow

  • Reduced nasal congestion

  • Stabilized internal nasal structure


✅ Surgeon’s Commentary

Photos taken immediately after surgery, frontal view, 45-angle view, and side profile.
Photos taken immediately after surgery, frontal view, 45-angle view, and side profile.

Contracted nose combined with nasal congestion represents one of the most complex scenarios in revision rhinoplasty.


Structural collapse and airway obstruction often occur simultaneously due to septal cartilage loss and scar contracture.


In this case, rib cartilage reconstruction was essential to restore structural support, while septoplasty and turbinate reduction addressed functional breathing problems.


Preoperative stem cell therapy helped improve soft tissue condition, reducing the risk of complications and recurrence.


Closed Rhinoplasty Korea allows precise reconstruction and functional correction while minimizing additional trauma to already compromised tissue.


Long-term success depends on restoring both structural integrity and airway function.


✅ FAQ


Q1. Why does nasal congestion occur after rhinoplasty?

It is often due to septal damage and airway narrowing.


Q2. Can both function and appearance be corrected together?

Yes, through combined structural and functional surgery.


Q3. Why is rib cartilage necessary?

It provides stable support when septal cartilage is lost.

Postoperative precautions and possible complications after rhinoplasty – includes information on infection, bleeding, asymmetry, allergic reactions, and scarring.

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