Nostril Asymmetry Correction and Drooping Tip Revision – A Natural and Subtle Case

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🟦 Nostril Asymmetry Correction Case: Background and Patient Goals

🟧 Patient’s Surgical History

Preoperative design consultation photos: Frontal view, left oblique side view, and left side view.

10 years ago: Hiko thread lift
7 years ago: “Pearl nose” (silicone implant)
6 years ago: Silicone removal
1 year ago: Filler injection (not dissolved)

🟧 nitial Diagnosis – Focus on Nostril Asymmetry and Drooping Tip

Preoperative photos showing nostril asymmetry and drooping nasal tip: right side view, right oblique view, and nostril view. — Preoperative design consultation photos: Right side view, right oblique side view, and nostril view.

Congenital nostril asymmetry
Sagging nasal tip
Residual silicone shifted to right
Undissolved filler remaining in soft tissue

🟧 Aesthetic Goals for Nostril Asymmetry Correction

Improve uneven nostrils (highest priority)
Lift drooping tip without looking artificial
Preserve natural appearance
Avoid using autologous rib cartilage

🟦 Surgical Plan for Nostril Asymmetry Correction and Tip Elevation

🟧 Structural Reconstruction Strategy

Septal extension using donated rib and patient’s own septal cartilage
Hybrid method to reduce warping/resorption risk
Removal of all residual filler and silicone
Adjustment of nasolabial angle for better profile harmony

🟧 Aesthetic Refinement and Nostril Shape Balance

Correct nostril asymmetry within congenital anatomical limits
Subtle lifting of the nasal tip
Maintain soft contours and overall facial harmony

🟦 Postoperative Results of Nostril Asymmetry Correction

Before and after frontal photos showing nostril asymmetry and drooping tip correction through revision rhinoplasty. — Before Surgery (Left) / Immediately After Surgery (Right)

Frontal View – Natural Symmetry Achieved

Significantly improved nostril symmetry
Balanced nasal shape
Natural and familiar appearance preserved

Before Surgery (Left) / Immediately After Surgery (Right)

Side View – Drooping Tip Lifted Naturally

Ideal nasolabial angle
Elevated but soft nasal tip projection
Smooth, rounded contour

45-degree angle view before and after revision rhinoplasty showing enhanced nasal symmetry and tip refinement. — Before Surgery (Left) / Immediately After Surgery (Right)

Nostril View – Harmonized Asymmetry

Enhanced symmetry within anatomical limits
Stable, supportive nostril structure
No tension or distortion

Before and after nostril view of revision rhinoplasty, showing improved nostril symmetry and internal structural correction. — Before Surgery (Left) / Immediately After Surgery (Right)

🟦 Expert Commentary: Strategies for Effective Nostril Asymmetry Correction

Postoperative frontal, lateral, and oblique views after revision rhinoplasty for nostril asymmetry and drooping tip correction. — Immediately after surgery: Frontal view, side view, and oblique side view photos.

Immediate postoperative nostril view showing structural revision for asymmetry correction. — Immediately after surgery: Nostril view photos.

This case demonstrates the complexity of correcting nostril asymmetry, especially when compounded by prior non-surgical procedures and congenital imbalance.

By combining donated rib cartilage with septal cartilage, we ensured a stable structure without using the patient’s own rib cartilage.

Careful tip projection and nasolabial angle adjustment allowed us to meet the patient’s desire for a natural look.

Even though full symmetry wasn’t anatomically possible, we achieved a visually pleasing, natural result that met both aesthetic and structural goals.

Thank you for reading.

This has been Dr. Cha-Young Kang from NOSELAB Clinic.

Important notice about individual results and potential complications following rhinoplasty, including infection, bleeding, asymmetry, allergic reactions, and scarring.

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