Natural Contour with Crooked Nose Correction โ Rhinoplasty Case Study
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Hello, Iโm Dr. Cha-Young Kang, Medical Director at NOSELAB Clinic.
Today, Iโd like to share the case of a patient who desired a rhinoplasty that would create a naturally refined yet elegant nasal contour. The patient sought a result that avoided an overly elongated appearance, while improving tip definition and correcting asymmetries.
Design Consultation: Frontal View, Left Side View, and Oblique Side View Photos
Design Consultation: Right Oblique Side View, Side View, and Nostril View Photos
๐ Initial Assessment
Key Concerns
Bulbous nasal tip
Crooked nasal bridge
Wide, flared nose
Asymmetrical nostrils and alar base
Drooping nasal tip
Wide nasolabial angle
Mildly protrusive lips
โจ Patient Goals
Natural nasal appearance
Narrower, more refined nasal tip
Avoid a long nose
Accepting of mild nostril show if balanced
๐ Surgical Approach
Structural Correction
Rib cartilage graft for foundational reconstruction
Realignment of deviated nasal bridge
Nasal tip refinement and medialization
Nasolabial angle correction
Improved symmetry of nostrils and alar base
Functional Enhancement
Simultaneous treatment of allergic rhinitis
Improvement in nasal airflow
Stabilization of nasal structure
โ Surgical Results
Frontal View
Corrected nasal deviation
Reduced flare of the nasal tip and nostrils
Enhanced balance between the nostrils and alar base
Overall facial harmony and symmetry
Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)
Profile View
Natural, balanced nasal line
Proper repositioning of the nasal tip
Optimized nasolabial angle
Softened lip protrusion
A refined yet natural silhouette
Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)
Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)
Nostril View
Improved nostril symmetry
Harmonized alar base
Stable nasal tip projection with less droop
Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)
๐จโโ๏ธ Expert Commentary
Immediately After Surgery: Frontal, Side, and Oblique Side View Photos
Immediately After Surgery: Nostril View Photo
This case highlights the importance of tailoring surgery to the patient's aesthetic preferences while addressing multiple functional and structural concerns. The patient prioritized a natural-looking outcome with a more defined tip, without the appearance of a long or overly stylized nose.
Preoperatively, I explained that a perfectly straight nasal bridge might not be fully achievable, and the patient opted for a naturally elegant result over a rigidly straight profile. The bulbous, wide tip required precise cartilage reshaping, while the drooping tip was addressed with septal extension using autologous rib cartilage.
Simultaneously, we corrected alar and nostril asymmetries and refined the nasolabial angle to harmonize with the patientโs facial proportions. Because the patient also suffered from nasal congestion due to allergic rhinitis, we performed functional surgery alongside the aesthetic correctionsโleading to improvements in both breathing and appearance.
The result is a nose that is refined, elegant, and well-balancedโwhile remaining natural and stable in the long term. This case exemplifies how thoughtful planning and structural reinforcement using rib cartilage can achieve both beauty and function.
Thank you for reading.
This has been Dr. Cha-Young Kang, Medical Director at NOSELAB Clinic.
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