Short Nose Correction: The Elegant Transformation of a Small, Upturned Nose

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2024년 12월 26일
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1. Procedure History and Patient Goals (Short Nose Correction Case)

Procedure History:

7 years ago: 1 session of nasal filler (not dissolved)

Patient Goals:

Create an elegant nasal line
Achieve a balanced starting point height
Enhance columella visibility
Correct nasolabial angle
Improve the appearance of a wide nose
Use autologous rib cartilage

Short Nose Correction – Preoperative frontal, side, and oblique view photos showing a small, upturned nose with wide nasal base and short columella before closed rhinoplasty. — Design Consultation: Frontal View, Left Side View, and Oblique Side View Photos

2. Preoperative Analysis for Short Nose Correction

a. Frontal View:

Blunt, wide nasal tip
Asymmetrical nostrils
Low and broad nasal dorsum
Overall small and short nose

b. Side View:

Short and upturned nose
Noticeable protrusion of the upper lip
Sunken columella
Nasolabial angle less than 90 degrees

c. Nostril View:

Asymmetrical nostrils
Left-tilted columella
Wide and flared nostrils

Short Nose Correction – Preoperative right side, oblique side, and nostril view photos showing upturned nose, short columella, and wide nostrils before closed rhinoplasty. — Design Consultation: Right Side View, Oblique Side View, and Nostril View Photos

3. Surgical Approach in Short Nose Correction

a. Dorsal Enhancement

Performed lateral osteotomy to narrow the nasal width
Used a silicone implant to refine the nasal bridge line
Removed residual filler material

b. Nasal Tip Correction

Maximally stretched the skin to lower the upturned nose
Elevated the nasal tip to its optimal height

c. Columella and Nasolabial Angle Correction

Gently lowered the columella for natural projection
Adjusted the nasolabial angle to approximately 95 degrees to improve the appearance of a protruding upper lip

d. Additional Procedures

Performed goryeop (paranasal augmentation) surgery
Administered botox injections to the masseter muscles

4. Postoperative Outcomes of Short Nose Correction

Short Nose Correction – Before (left) and immediately after surgery (right) frontal view photos showing improved nasal length, refined tip, and natural columella projection after closed rhinoplasty. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

a. Frontal View Improvements:

Refined and narrowed nasal tip
Improved nostril symmetry
Enhanced nasal dorsum height for better proportion
A more harmonious nose that complements the face

Short Nose Correction – Before (left) and immediately after surgery (right) side view photos showing elongated nasal bridge, lowered columella, and corrected nasolabial angle after closed rhinoplasty. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

b. Side View Improvements:

Straightened and elongated nasal line
Natural columella projection
Corrected nasolabial angle, reducing the appearance of a protruding upper lip

Short Nose Correction – Before (left) and immediately after surgery (right) 45-degree oblique side view photos showing elongated nasal tip, refined nasal bridge, and improved facial balance after closed rhinoplasty. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

c. Nostril View Improvements:

Balanced nostril size and shape
Straightened columella tilt
Reduced flaring for a more elegant look

Short Nose Correction – Before (left) and immediately after surgery (right) nostril view photos showing improved symmetry, reduced flaring, and straightened columella after closed rhinoplasty. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

5. Expert Insights on Short Nose Correction

Correcting a small, short nose to achieve both functionality and aesthetics is a complex and delicate procedure.There are inherent challenges in maximizing nasal height while maintaining structural stability and skin integrity.

Postoperative Care Recommendations:

Because stretching the nasal skin significantly during surgery can temporarily impair blood circulation, postoperative management is crucial:

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Vasodilator injections
Helium laser therapy

These additional treatments aid in stabilizing results and ensuring smooth recovery.

Short Nose Correction – Immediately after surgery frontal, oblique, and side view photos showing elongated nasal line, refined tip projection, and corrected nasolabial angle after closed rhinoplasty. — Immediately After Surgery: Frontal, Oblique Side, and Side View Photos

Short Nose Correction – Immediately after surgery nostril view showing improved nostril symmetry, reduced flare, and corrected columella tilt after closed rhinoplasty. — Immediately After Surgery: Nostril View Photos

6. Closing Thoughts

This case highlights the importance of individualized planning and a multifaceted approach to achieve natural yet transformative results. Patients with small, upturned noses require meticulous planning and execution to harmonize the nose with the overall facial structure.

If you’re considering rhinoplasty to correct a small or upturned nose, I hope this case provides useful insights and inspiration. At Nose Lab Clinic, we are committed to delivering results that balance functionality, aesthetics, and patient satisfaction.

👉 Nose Lab performs all surgeries with a closed (non-open) rhinoplasty approach.