Glamorous Nose Correction After Failed Filler – Structural Rhinoplasty with Donated Rib Cartilage

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Dr. Cha-Young Kang | NOSELAB Clinic

📍Patient Background and Concerns

This patient had undergone non-surgical procedures, including nose filler and thread lifting, seven years ago. However, she remained dissatisfied with the outcome and sought a glamorous nose correction through proper rhinoplasty.

Preoperative consultation photos showing frontal, left oblique, and left side views before glamorous nose correction using rib cartilage. — Preoperative design consultation photos: Frontal view, left oblique side view, and left side view.

Preoperative consultation photos showing right side, right oblique side, and nostril views before glamorous nose correction with rib cartilage. — Preoperative design consultation photos: Right side view, right oblique side view, and nostril view.

🔎Preoperative Assessment

1. Frontal View

Low nasal bridge
Bulbous tip with wide nasal base
Visible dorsal asymmetry due to filler
Slight visual deviation

2. Side View

Flat nasal profile with high radix
Irregular and bumpy dorsum
Upper lip protrusion

3. Nostrils

Noticeable asymmetry

4. Additional Notes

Residual filler detected
Low skin stretchability
Strong desire for a defined, glamorous nose

✨Patient’s Goal for Glamorous Nose Correction

Enhance nasal definition and height contrast
Correct filler-induced dorsal asymmetry
Achieve overall facial balance with a more glamorous appearance

💉Surgical Plan and Materials

Step 1 – Foreign Substance Removal

Carefully removed all residual filler
Removed old threads (silicone or PDO) to ensure safety

Step 2 – Structural Reconstruction

Used donated rib cartilage per patient’s preference
Reinforced with septal cartilage for added support
Built a strong nasal tip structure to support projection

Step 3 – Aesthetic Refinement

Sculpted a refined tip to contrast the bridge
Corrected dorsal asymmetry
Improved nasolabial angle for softer profile
Minimized upper lip protrusion

✅Surgical Results – Glamorous Nose Correction Achieved

Frontal view comparison before and immediately after glamorous nose correction using donated rib cartilage. — Before Surgery (Left) / Immediately After Surgery (Right)

1. Frontal View

Balanced dorsal line
Narrowed and refined tip
Improved alignment and facial harmony

Side view comparison before and immediately after glamorous nose correction using donated rib cartilage. — Before Surgery (Left) / Immediately After Surgery (Right)

2. Side View

Clear height contrast between bridge and tip
Elegant, glamorous nasal contour
Softer nasolabial angle

Oblique side view comparison before and immediately after glamorous nose correction with donated rib cartilage. — Before Surgery (Left) / Immediately After Surgery (Right)

3. Nostrils

Reduced asymmetry
Improved nostril shape and balance

Nostril view comparison before and immediately after glamorous nose correction using donated rib cartilage. — Before Surgery (Left) / Immediately After Surgery (Right)

👨‍⚕️ Expert Commentary – Balancing Structure and Aesthetics

Immediate postoperative views after glamorous nose correction: Frontal, side, and oblique side view photos. — Immediately after surgery: Frontal view, side view, and oblique side view photos.

Immediate postoperative view showing corrected nostril asymmetry and internal support structure. — Immediately after surgery: Nostril view photos.

This case showcases a successful glamorous nose correction despite limited skin elasticity.

The challenge was to create height contrast without overstretching the skin. By combining donated rib cartilage and septal support, we achieved a dramatic yet natural result.

Correcting asymmetry and improving projection were key in transforming a previously unsatisfactory nose into a refined and elegant contour.