2026-05-25
Transformation of a Masculine Nose Caused by an L-Shaped Implant!
A case study of a 20s female patient who achieved a feminine, straight-semi-curved profile through rhinoplasty revision, correcting a masculine look caused by an L-shaped implant.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 20s
# Medical History: Underwent closed rhinoplasty several years ago using an L-shaped implant and ear cartilage.
# Chief Complaint: The nose is too long and straight, giving it a masculine appearance.
* Consultation
# The patient visited us because her nasal tip appeared blunt and masculine after her previous surgery with an L-shaped implant and ear cartilage.
# I believed that correcting the blunt tip and creating a ‘straight-semi-curved’ line to lift the tip would result in a much more feminine look!
* Surgical Plan
# Rhinoplasty Revision
- Replacement of the implant
- Nasal tip plasty (Correction of bulbous tip, long nose, and drooping tip)
* Post-operative Progress
1. Following the revision surgery, a well-defined straight-semi-curved nasal tip was achieved.
2. The patient was very satisfied as the refined yet natural lift of the nasal tip also provided a more youthful overall facial appearance.
Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!
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Dr. Young-moon Yoo, Representative Director of VIBE Plastic Surgery
VIBE Plastic Surgery complies with all medical laws. These before-and-after photos were taken under identical conditions with the patient’s consent. Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur depending on the individual, so caution is advised.