Why the nasal tip spreads wide and the nose appears crooked, and how rib cartilage reconstruction is performed

Hello, I am Dr. Peter C. Kang.

Today, I would like to introduce a rhinoplasty case of a patient who desired a defined yet natural nasal style.

Key features:

• Bulbous nasal tip

• Crooked nasal shape

• Wide, spreading nasal shape

• Asymmetry of the nostrils and alae

• Drooping tip

• Wide nasolabial angle

• Protruding mouth findings

• Natural nasal shape

• Refining and narrowing the nasal tip

• Avoiding an overly long nasal appearance

• Accepting a slight degree of nostril show

Structural improvements:

• Nasal structural reconstruction using autologous rib cartilage

• Correction of crooked nose

• Refining, elevating, and gathering the nasal tip

• Correction of the nasolabial angle

• Improving nostril and alar symmetry

Functional improvements:

• Concurrent rhinitis surgery

• Improvement of breathing function

• Securing stability of the nasal framework

Front view:

• Correction of deviated nose

• Improvement of the wide, spreading nose

• Balanced alar symmetry

• Improved nostril balance

• Overall harmonious appearance

Profile view:

• Balanced nasal line

• Improved tip position

• Appropriate nasolabial angle

• Improvement in the appearance of a protruding mouth

• A defined yet natural profile line

Nostrils:

• Balanced nostril shape

• Naturally refined alae

• A stable structure with corrected tip drooping

This was a case of a patient who desired natural results while specifically wanting the nasal tip refined and brought inward.

Through rhinoplasty using autologous rib cartilage, the focus was placed on addressing multiple concerns comprehensively while accommodating the patient's requests as closely as possible.

During the preoperative consultation, I explained that a slight impression of bridge curvature might remain, and after understanding this, the patient decided to prioritize a natural look.

In particular, a detailed approach was required to gather the bulbous, spreading nasal tip and correct the drooping portion.

Through structural reconstruction using autologous rib cartilage, the crooked aspects of the nose were straightened, and the asymmetry of the alae and nostrils was improved.

The wide nasolabial angle and the appearance of a protruding mouth were also properly adjusted to create a harmonious profile line.

In addition, because the patient was experiencing discomfort from rhinitis, functional rhinitis surgery was performed concurrently with the aesthetic enhancements to improve breathing function.

As a result, a satisfying outcome was achieved in which multiple concerns were resolved in a defined and harmonious manner.

In particular, by establishing a stable structure, a natural result can be maintained over the long term.

This has been Dr. Peter C. Kang, medical director.

Thank you.

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