👃🏻Nostril Lowering, Which Noses Need This Surgery?｜Easily Explained by the Renowned Plastic Surgery Clinic, Vibe Plastic Surgery

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Vibe Plastic Surgery!

When you look in the mirror or take pictures,

you might sometimes feel that your impression

looks somewhat different from the front, and your nose appears short

or looks stuffy.

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In fact, the degree of nostril exposure seen from the front

often affects your overall impression.

Especially if your nostrils stand out

when you smile or speak, it is necessary to examine

the position and shape of the nostrils together.

For those who have these concerns,

today we will learn a little more

about nostril lowering in detail!📝

What kind of surgery is nostril lowering?

👃🏻Simply put, 'bigong' means nostrils.

If you think of the commonly known upturned nose,

it refers to a shape where the nostrils are highly visible from the front

and the nasal tip is lifted.

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The 'dragon nose,' which is often mentioned in nostril lowering,

is also one of the nose shapes with a lot of nostril exposure from the front.

If you think of a dragon's face in cartoons,

you can easily imagine large and distinctly emphasized nostrils.

For a similar reason,

🐲the expression 'dragon nose' is used.

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A dragon nose has the characteristic that even if the nasal tip is not particularly lifted or droopy,

the alar rims on both sides of the nose curl upward,

making the nostrils stand out

from the front.

If the nostrils are highly visible from the front,

the method to improve this is exactly

nostril lowering, or dragon nose surgery.

Nostril lowering, how is the surgery performed?

If the nostrils appear lifted

or the alar rims look pinched,

it may be because the alar cartilage is not sufficiently developed,

or the cartilage was damaged after rhinoplasty.

In such cases, many people come in

thinking about alar reduction and bulbous nose surgery.

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If the amount of alar cartilage is sufficient,

🦴👃🏻it is improved by repositioning the cartilage to its normal position,

and if the cartilage is insufficient,

cartilage from other areas is grafted

to supplement the shape.

The surgery is performed using an open approach that makes an incision on the columella, or

a closed approach that makes an incision inside the nostrils,

and the appropriate method is selected according to the individual's nasal structure.

We recommend visiting the renowned Vibe Plastic Surgery

to receive an accurate consultation and diagnosis before making a decision. :)

Finding out who is suitable for nostril lowering

Nostril lowering is performed not only for congenital dragon nose correction,

but also when the alar rims look pinched after nose surgery,

👃🏻or when the left and right nostrils are asymmetrical.

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If the position of the nasal tip cartilage changed during nose surgery

🦴👃🏻or if the cartilage was tied too tightly,

a phenomenon where one or both nostrils look pinched

can occur.

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While a congenital dragon nose has upward-curled nostrils

that are close to a circular or oval shape,

a pinched nose that occurs after surgery

has the characteristic of pointy-looking nostrils.

If it is caused by excessively tied cartilage,

🪡it is corrected by untying the tied area,

and if the nostril exposure is severe,

🦴cartilage or skin is grafted to supplement the lacking parts.

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Since the surgical method varies depending on the condition and cause of the nostrils like this,

it is most important to visit the renowned Vibe Plastic Surgery

and receive a thorough consultation.✨📒

Nostril lowering, the VIBE points that make a difference

Composite Tissue Graft

(Skin + Ear Cartilage)

The nostril lowering at the renowned Vibe Plastic Surgery

approaches with a customized method according to

the individual's degree of nostril exposure and nasal structure.

At our clinic, we mainly use ear cartilage

to perform nostril lowering,

and if the nostril exposure is not severe,

natural and satisfactory improvement is sometimes possible

even with an alar graft using only cartilage.

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On the other hand, if the degree of the dragon nose is severe,

👂🏻🦴we also apply a composite tissue graft

that grafts ear cartilage and skin together.

This is a method of stably lowering the position of the nostrils

by grafting the harvested cartilage and skin

inside the nostrils.

The most important thing is

not how much it is lowered, but

precisely designing only as much as necessary

to match the individual's facial balance and nasal structure.

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Limitations to consider during nostril lowering surgery

☑️100% symmetry is difficult.

Since the thickness of the nostrils, elasticity of the soft tissues, etc.,

vary from person to person, slight differences between the left and right

may remain even after surgery.

This is an individual difference that appears within a natural range.

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☑️A fine scar may remain

at the ear cartilage harvesting site.

Ear cartilage is mainly harvested through the front of the ear,

and although it is mostly unnoticeable after suturing,

a fine line-shaped scar may remain

when viewed up close.

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☑️The absorption rate of the grafted tissue varies by individual.

The grafted cartilage and skin may naturally be partially absorbed

over time,

and the degree of retention may vary depending on

the individual's tissue condition. :)

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Since nostril lowering surgery can make a big difference in your impression

even with a small change,

it is important to establish a plan that fits your individual structure

while fully understanding the expected range and limitations.

For more satisfactory results,

we recommend visiting the renowned Vibe Plastic Surgery

to confirm the appropriate surgical direction for yourself

through an accurate diagnosis and sufficient consultation.☺️

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