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This Closed Rhinoplasty Korea case by Dr.Kang’s NoseLab involved the correction of a short, bulbous, and upturned nose with precise tip lengthening through a fully closed approach. The surgery focused on improving nasal projection and achieving natural facial harmony without external scars.


Closed Rhinoplasty Korea – Patient Background


The patient had a short and slightly upturned nose with a bulbous nasal tip, creating an unbalanced facial ratio. The nostrils were visibly exposed, and the overall nasal length appeared insufficient.


Closed Rhinoplasty Korea – Surgical Plan


Dr. Kang planned a closed rhinoplasty to lengthen and refine the nasal tip while enhancing balance and definition.

  • Tip extension using septal cartilage

  • Correction of bulbous nose by refining soft tissue

  • Adjustment of nasal rotation to reduce upturn

  • Internal-only approach for scarless correction


All procedures were performed through internal incisions, maintaining a natural, scar-free outcome.


Closed Rhinoplasty Korea – Postoperative Result


After surgery, the nose appeared longer, smoother, and more defined. The nasal tip was extended naturally, nostril exposure reduced, and the facial proportions improved significantly.

Closed rhinoplasty Korea before and after – correction of short, bulbous, and upturned nose with tip lengthening at NoseLab Seoul
Before and after photos of Closed Rhinoplasty Korea at Dr.Kang’s NoseLab. Correction of short, bulbous, and upturned nose was performed with precise tip lengthening to achieve a natural nasal line through a fully closed, scarless approach.
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Closed Rhinoplasty Korea – Dr. Kang’s Comment


“In short and upturned nose cases, tip support and angle control are key. Using the closed rhinoplasty Korea approach, we achieved stable lengthening and natural projection without external scars.”


NoseLab performs all surgeries using the closed approach.

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