Case of Upturned Nose, Small Nose, and Nasolabial Angle Correction – Rhinoplasty Korea

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2024년 10월 17일
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Hello, this is Dr. Cha-Young Kang, head surgeon at Nose Lab Clinic.

Today, I would like to present a rhinoplasty case involving a patient with multiple concerns: an upturned nose, small nose, nasal obstruction, and protruded lips. This case demonstrates how both function and aesthetics can be improved through a closed (endonasal) rhinoplasty approach.

Pre-Surgery Analysis of Upturned Nose and Small Nose

Pre-Surgery Design Consultation: Frontal, Left Oblique, and Left Profile Views

Frontal view: Excessive nostril exposure, short and wide nose, low glabella.
Oblique view: Protruded lips, upturned nose, flat glabella.
Profile view: Short, upturned nose, protruded lips, flat nasal line.
Nostril view: Wide, flattened, compressed tip.

Pre-Surgery Design Consultation: Right Oblique, Right Profile, and Nostril Views

Surgical Plan for Upturned Nose Correction and Nasolabial Angle Adjustment

Nasal endoscopy examination photos showing deviated septum and turbinate condition before rhinoplasty for upturned nose and nasolabial angle correction. — These are nasal endoscopy examination photos.

Septoplasty for deviated septum correction
Submucosal resection of inferior turbinate with radiofrequency laser
Septal extension and rhinoplasty using autologous rib cartilage
Lowering of the columella and adjustment of nasolabial angle
Lateral osteotomy for narrowing nasal bridge
Silicone implant for dorsal augmentation

Closed Rhinoplasty Procedure Using Rib Cartilage

The surgery was performed with a closed approach. Septoplasty corrected the deviated septum, improving airflow. Turbinate reduction alleviated rhinitis symptoms. Rib cartilage reconstruction strengthened the septum and corrected the upturned tip. The columella was lowered to refine the nasolabial angle. Osteotomy narrowed the wide bridge, and a silicone implant created a straight dorsal line.

Before and After Results of Upturned Nose and Small Nose Correction

Frontal, Oblique, Profile, and Nostril View Comparisons

Frontal before-and-after photos of rhinoplasty for upturned nose, small nose, and nasolabial angle correction. — Frontal view before surgery (left) after surgery (right)

Frontal View:

Reduced nostril exposure, raised glabella, longer and slimmer nasal shape.

45-degree before-and-after photos of rhinoplasty for upturned nose, small nose, and nasolabial angle correction. — 45-degree angle view before surgery (left) after surgery (right)

Oblique View:

Corrected protruded lips, lowered upturned nose, added nasal definition.

Side profile view before surgery (left) after surgery (right)

Profile View:
Balanced nose-lip proportion, lengthened nasal line, improved dorsal height.

Nostril View:

Refined, symmetrical nostrils with a more natural contour.

Final Evaluation of Upturned Nose and Nasolabial Angle Correction

Photos taken immediately after surgery, frontal view, 45-angle view, and side profile.

Immediate post-surgery nostril view showing correction of asymmetry and refinement after rhinoplasty for upturned nose, small nose, and nasolabial angle correction. — Photo of the nostrils

This surgery achieved both functional and cosmetic goals. Rib cartilage was key for stable support, while columella and nasolabial angle correction enhanced facial harmony. All performed with a closed approach, ensuring no external scars and quicker recovery.

At Nose Lab Clinic, we tailor surgical plans to each patient’s unique anatomy, prioritizing both safety and natural results.