2026-05-25
Bulbous Nose Revision (L-Shaped Implant Replacement)
A case study of a 30-year-old female patient who underwent revision rhinoplasty to correct a bulbous tip caused by an L-shaped implant.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 30s
# Previous rhinoplasty with L-shaped implant (+)
# The implant extends to the very tip, making the nose look blunt and bulbous.
* Consultation
# The patient visited for bulbous nose correction. Because the L-shaped implant is positioned all the way to the tip, the nose looks blunt and the skin appears to be thinning.
# We planned to replace the L-shaped implant and use autologous cartilage to create a more refined and slender nasal tip.
* Surgical Plan
# Tip Plasty (Bulbous Nose Correction)
# Rhinoplasty Bridge (Implant Replacement)
* Post-operative Progress
# The L-shaped implant was removed, and the nasal tip was reconstructed using autologous cartilage. The blunt appearance has been improved, looking much more refined.
# The patient was very satisfied with the more sophisticated look achieved after the revision.
Selfie 2 months after surgery
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Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery and vary by individual; caution is advised.