2026-05-24
Short Nose and Upturned Nose Revision Surgery: Immediate Post-Op Video!
A case study of a 50-year-old female patient undergoing revision surgery for a short, upturned nose caused by capsular contracture, utilizing rib cartilage and nostril lowering.
* Female patient in her 50s
* Primary Complaints (Reason for surgery): I had nose surgery using ear cartilage, but contracture occurred, making my nose significantly shorter. My nostrils are also severely asymmetrical.
* Desired Outcome: I want to correct the upturned (short) nose and achieve a natural yet sharp nasal tip.
* Surgical Plan
1. The nose became short due to contracture following a previous surgery with ear cartilage and implants -> Planned for length extension by sufficiently dissecting the skin.
2. Pre-operative CT scans showed a small and severely deviated septum, so the use of rib cartilage was decided.
3. Planned for nostril lowering (alar rim graft) to correct the asymmetry of the nostrils.
* Surgical Impressions
1. Contracted nose revision is a highly difficult procedure.
2. Used rib cartilage to sufficiently extend the length and make the nostrils less visible.
3. Corrected nostril asymmetry through the nostril lowering technique.
Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!
The ‘VIBE’ that comes from rich experience.
Dr. Young-moon Yoo, Representative Director of VIBE Plastic Surgery
VIBE Plastic Surgery complies with the Medical Service Act. These before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions with the patient’s consent. Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery depending on the individual, and caution is required.