Case of Closed Rhinoplasty Korea: Transforming a Long and Hump Nose into a Feminine and Natural Shape

Dr. Chayoung Kang
2024년 10월 16일
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Case of Closed Rhinoplasty: Transforming a Long and Hump Nose into a Feminine and Natural Shape

Hello, this is Dr. Cha-Young Kang, chief surgeon at NOSELAB Clinic.

Today, I’d like to introduce a case of closed rhinoplasty in Korea, performed for a patient with concerns about a dorsal hump and long nose. She also experienced nasal congestion, requiring both cosmetic and functional correction.

Patient Concerns Before Closed Rhinoplasty

Preoperative consultation photos for closed rhinoplasty Korea: frontal view, left oblique side view, and left side view — Preoperative design consultation photos: Frontal view, left oblique side view, and left side view.

A long nose with drooping columella, creating a “hooked” or “arrow-shaped” appearance
Prominent dorsal hump visible in frontal and oblique views
Nasal tip drooping downward, worsening the elongated look
Nostrils with visible asymmetry
Functional issues: nasal septal deviation and hypertrophic rhinitis confirmed on CT

Surgical Plan and Closed Rhinoplasty Technique

The surgery was planned to address both functional and aesthetic concerns:

Lateral Osteotomy – To refine the hump and prevent widening.
Septal Extension Graft – Using septal cartilage to lift the drooping tip.
Septoplasty – Correcting the deviated septum for improved airflow.
Submucosal Resection of Inferior Turbinates – Treating hypertrophic rhinitis with radiofrequency laser.
Tip Refinement & Nasolabial Angle Adjustment – Repositioning and suturing alar cartilages for a feminine tip.

👉 All procedures were performed using a closed rhinoplasty approach, leaving no external scars.

Results After Closed Rhinoplasty in Korea

Frontal view before and after closed rhinoplasty Korea: comparison of long nose and hump correction — Frontal view before surgery (left) after surgery (right)

Frontal View: Drooping tip corrected, nasal length balanced, nostril asymmetry improved.

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

45° Oblique View: Smooth dorsal line, tip lifted, nasolabial angle naturally improved.

Oblique side view before and after closed rhinoplasty Korea: natural feminine contour after hump correction — Side profile view before surgery (left) after surgery (right)

Side Profile: Hump corrected, elongated nose shortened, feminine contour achieved.

Nostril base view before and after closed rhinoplasty Korea: improved nostril symmetry and columella position — Nostrils before surgery (left) after surgery (right)

Nostril View: Asymmetry corrected, columella repositioned.

Medical Insight and Patient Outcome

Immediately after surgery: Frontal view, side view, and oblique side view photos.

Immediately after closed rhinoplasty Korea: nostril view showing improved symmetry after long nose and hump correction — Immediately after surgery: Nostril view photos.

This case demonstrates the effectiveness of closed rhinoplasty Korea in achieving both functional and cosmetic improvements.

Aesthetic Benefits: Correction of dorsal hump and long nose created a soft, feminine, natural shape.
Functional Benefits: Septoplasty and turbinate reduction relieved congestion, improving breathing and sleep quality.
Closed Approach Advantage: No external scars, faster recovery, natural results—though requiring advanced expertise.

At NOSELAB Clinic, we create tailored surgical plans for each patient’s anatomy and goals. With closed rhinoplasty Korea, we deliver noses that are both beautiful and healthy.

Thank you for reading.

— Dr. Cha-Young Kang, Chief Director at NOSELAB Clinic