Auricular (ear) cartilage
- Its characteristic convex shape
- Easy to harvest
- Most commonly used for nose tip surgery
Nose Tip Surgery
Nose Tip Surgery
A plastic surgery specialist creates a slightly upturned tip for a refined, beautiful nose
This surgery understands the nose in terms of contour and completes a natural tip line that harmonizes with the entire face. Depending on the shape and condition of the nose tip, the cartilage is refined or autologous cartilage is used to create a well-defined tip.
Info
Nose Tip Surgery Information
- 40 minutes–1 hour
- Surgery time
- Sedation anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Not required
- Hospitalization
- 5–7 days
- Suture removal
- 5–7 days
- Recovery period
About
What is Nose Tip Surgery?
We design a beautiful contour line that considers the entire face
- Surgery that understands the nose in terms of contour
- Formation of a beautiful contour line that considers the entire face
- A design that completes a natural, beautiful line
- Creating a natural facial contour with a well-defined tip
- A natural contour that even brings a youthful effect
- Determining the surgical method for your nose shape through consultation
- Differences in the required implant and surgical method depending on the tip shape
Check List
Recommended for
If you are concerned about the shape and height of your nose tip
- My bridge is high, but the shape of my tip isn't pretty
- My bridge is high, but my tip is too long or too short
- My nose tip dropped after previous nose surgery
- I want to change the shape of my nose tip
- The cartilage of my nose tip is crooked
- My alae are wide, making my nose look low
Method
Nose Tip Surgical Methods
The surgical method varies depending on the condition of the nose tip
For those whose tip shape is already somewhat defined
- STEP 01
Major correction is not needed
- STEP 02
The tip cartilage is refined to a sleek shape
- STEP 03
The refined cartilage is tied at the center to improve the tip
If the tip needs to be raised
- STEP 01
Autologous cartilage, autologous dermis, and the like are used
- STEP 02
Surgery using materials suited to the patient
- STEP 03
Surgery is performed to create an ideal nose tip
Cartilage
Advantages of Autologous Cartilage Nose Tip Surgery
We use autologous cartilage, which causes no foreign-body reaction, as the material
Structure
The Internal Structure of the Nose
The inserted implant and autologous cartilage support the height and line of the nose tip from within. It takes about 1 month for the grafted material to settle and become fully fixed in place.
- Autologous cartilage causes no foreign-body reaction whatsoever
- Popular as the finest material
- Harvested from the nasal septum or the auricle of the ear
- In some cases, rib cartilage is also used
Septal cartilage
- Flat with a suitable angle
- Limited in quantity
- Cannot be used for reconstructive surgery
Rib cartilage
- A sufficient amount can be harvested
- Can be shaped as desired
- Downside of leaving a scar at the harvest site
Design
Nose Tip Design
Multi-angle customized design based on the golden ratio
- 01
Multi-angle customization based on the golden ratio
We consider various factors such as the width, the bridge, the length of the nose, and the position and height of the tip.
- 02
Customized nose tip design
We use autologous cartilage, autologous dermis, or artificial dermis tailored to the individual.
- 03
A nose tip with a lively line
We consider a slim nose width and an ideal angle resembling a full or half boat-shaped curve from both the front and the side. By considering the ideal angles of the forehead and nasal bridge, and of the bridge and lips, we create a beautiful side profile and a well-balanced face.
Effect
The Effects of Nose Tip Surgery
- Creation of a tip that suits a high bridge
- Transformation into a tip that harmonizes with the face, even if it is long or short
- A solution even for a tip that dropped after previous nose surgery
- Completion of a perfect nose line by changing the shape of the tip
FAQ
FAQ
What kind of surgery is nose tip surgery?
It is surgery that refines the shape of the tip cartilage or uses autologous cartilage to correct the height and shape of the nose tip. It understands the nose in terms of contour to create a line that harmonizes with the entire face.
What are the surgery time and anesthesia like?
The surgery takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour and is performed under sedation anesthesia. No separate hospitalization is required.
What cartilage is used?
Septal cartilage from inside the nose or auricular cartilage from the ear is mainly used, and rib cartilage is used in some cases. Autologous cartilage is preferred because it causes no foreign-body reaction.
What are the suture removal and recovery period like?
Sutures are removed around 5–7 days after surgery, and the recovery period is also about 5–7 days. Washing your face and applying makeup are possible one week after surgery.
My bridge is high, but can I correct just the tip?
Yes. Nose tip surgery can correct cases where the bridge is high but the tip shape isn't pretty, the tip is too long or too short, or the tip dropped after previous nose surgery.
Caution
Post-Surgery Precautions
- 01Keep your upper body elevated when sleeping after surgery.
- 02Apply cold compresses for 2 days, then apply warm compresses afterward.
- 03Wear glasses starting 2 weeks later.
- 04Washing your face and applying makeup are possible one week after surgery.
- 05It takes about 1 month for the inserted silicone or cartilage to become fixed in place.
- 06Be careful not to bump your nose for a month.
- 07Drinking and smoking are prohibited after surgery.