A Complete Guide to Upturned, Short, and Contracted Noses | From Causes to Surgical Methods, Check It Out at Sinnonhyeon Station Plastic Surgery, Vibe Plastic Surgery

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"I feel like my nose looks short compared to my face."

"It bothers me that my nasal tip looks upturned in photos."

These are common concerns we hear from patients

visiting our clinic for a short nose.

In such cases, it is important to accurately identify

the reason why the nose appears short,

and choose a surgical method that fits

your individual nasal structure.

In this post, we will discuss the causes of

upturned, short, and contracted noses, along with

📝the surgical methods applied depending on the situation,

briefly summarized by Sinnonhyeon Station Plastic Surgery, Vibe Plastic Surgery.

Characteristics of Upturned, Short, and Contracted Noses?

Among the patients visiting

Sinnonhyeon Station Plastic Surgery, Vibe Plastic Surgery,

the frequently observed

nasal characteristics are as follows.

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Commonalities of Upturned, Short, and Contracted Noses

All three share the characteristic

of the nostrils being highly visible from the front.

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Contracted Nose

This occurs when internal tissues clump together

and the nasal tip is pulled upward

due to inflammation or tissue damage after rhinoplasty.

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Upturned Nose, Short Nose

These often appear due to

a congenital nasal structure, characterized by

an upturned nasal tip or a short-looking nose length.

Causes of Upturned and Short Noses

During consultations at Sinnonhyeon Station Plastic Surgery,

we often meet patients visiting with nose shapes

where the nostrils are prominent from the front,

such as upturned, short, or contracted noses.

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Upturned Nose

This is a condition where the angle between the nose and upper lip (nasolabial angle)

is excessively wide, making the nostrils

highly visible from the front.

It is sometimes confused with a dragon nose,

but a dragon nose is not an upturned nasal tip;

rather, it refers to a case where the alar cartilages forming the nostrils

are underdeveloped.

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Short Nose

From the side profile, the nasolabial angle falls within the normal range,

but the length of the nose itself is short,

giving the overall appearance of an upturned nasal tip.

Surgical Methods According to Nose Shape

Contracted Nose

A contracted nose, which occurs when

inflammation develops in the inserted implant, ​​

is characterized by hardened skin, a shortened nose,

👃🏻and a nasal tip that is pulled upward.

The surgery is often complex enough that

it looks highly difficult just from the external appearance,

and it mostly falls under revision rhinoplasty.

Unlike general revision surgeries, it is a difficult procedure

that is performed in two stages.

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☑️Removal of the silicone implant inside the nose

☑️Stabilization of internally adhered tissues

☑️A sufficient recovery period of about 6 to 12 months

☑️Revision surgery using autologous tissue (using autologous rib cartilage)

Upturned Nose

In most cases, the nasal tip and nostrils are elevated simultaneously,

and the nasal bridge is low.

Nasal Bridge: Silicone

Nasal Tip: Autologous Cartilage

The surgery is performed using a method

that reduces the wide nasolabial angle.

⚠️Caution against overcorrection: The likelihood of the nasal tip dropping increases,

and it can cause an adverse effect of looking like an arrow nose,

so the surgery is conducted through an appropriate surgical plan and design

considering the skin condition and internal tissues.

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Short Nose

This falls under a high-difficulty surgery

due to a lack of excess skin tissue covering

the bones and cartilage that make up the nose.

By appropriately raising the low nasal bridge,

you can expect the effect of the nose

looking longer overall,

and in addition, a surgical method is required

to lower the nasal tip downward while supplementing the height

through septal extension.

Why an Accurate Diagnosis Tailored to Your Nose is Important

Upturned, short, and contracted noses

may look similar on the outside,

but the surgical methods and approaches are all different

depending on the cause and nasal structure.

In particular, rather than excessive correction,

it is most important to accurately diagnose the current nasal condition

and choose a method that is right

for the individual.

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When choosing a Sinnonhyeon Station Plastic Surgery clinic,

a diagnosis that considers not only simple aesthetic improvement

but also the internal nasal structure and tissue condition

is important.

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At Sinnonhyeon Station Plastic Surgery, Vibe Plastic Surgery,

we comprehensively analyze the nose's length, angle, cartilage, and structure

to reduce unnecessary surgeries

and provide medical care aimed at

safe and stable results.

If you are curious about your nasal condition,

we hope you will contemplate the surgical direction

together with Vibe Plastic Surgery through a thorough consultation.💜