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Hello, this is Dr. Cha-Young Kang, Director of Nose Lab Clinic.
Today, I’d like to share a case of Customized Nose Reshaping and Chin Augmentation, focusing on how combining these two procedures helped achieve harmony and balance in the patient’s overall facial proportions.
1. Key Concerns Before Surgery
Bulbous and wide nasal tip
Low nasal dorsum (bridge)
Protruding mouth and a small nasolabial angle
Columella retraction
Rounded, asymmetrical nostrils
Receding chin (microgenia)
2. Surgical Plan and Execution for Customized Nose Reshaping and Chin Augmentation
a. Nasal Structure Enhancement
Utilized septal cartilage and donated rib cartilage for septal extension graft.
Sculpted a straight-line nasal bridge (dorsum) for a more refined profile.
Lowered the columella for a natural columellar show.
Adjusted the nasolabial angle to enhance the balance between the nose and lips.
b. Chin Augmentation
Implanted a customized chin prosthesis to correct the receding chin and improve the facial profile.
c. Detailed Refinements
Adjusted the glabella height for facial balance with the brow bone.
Corrected asymmetry and rounded nostril shape.
Focused on improving frontal symmetry while maintaining natural contours.
3. Results After Customized Nose Reshaping and Chin Augmentation
a. Frontal View
Improved nasal and nostril symmetry.
Proportionate nasal bridge and tip.
Balanced proportions with subtle chin projection.
b. Side View
Straight nasal bridge and refined profile.
Proper nasolabial angle, reducing the appearance of a protruding mouth.
A well-proportioned chin aligned with the rest of the face.
c. Nostril View
Corrected asymmetry and reduced nostril visibility.
Natural and aesthetically pleasing columella positioning.
4. Expert Insights on Customized Nose Reshaping and Chin Augmentation
This case highlights the importance of addressing the entire facial structure rather than focusing only on the nose. While nasal reshaping was the primary procedure, chin augmentation significantly enhanced the overall facial profile.
Key success factors included:
Tailored design: From nasal tip to chin projection, every step was customized.
Functional and aesthetic balance: Improvements were made while ensuring nasal airway functionality.
At Nose Lab Clinic, we provide holistic, patient-centered care, ensuring each feature complements the whole face.
Thank you for reading.This is Dr. Cha-Young Kang from Nose Lab Clinic.
👉 Nose Lab performs all procedures with the closed rhinoplasty method.
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