Why a bulbous nose looks blunt and wide, and how to create tip definition

Hello, I am Dr. Peter C. Kang.

Today, I would like to introduce the case of a patient who visited our clinic concerned about a blunt, wide-looking bulbous nose. Rather than making the nose appear larger, the patient wanted a neat, refined, compact look that felt both striking and natural.

• 3 years ago: 2 nasal filler treatments

• A refined yet natural nose

• A harmonious nose that complements the face

• A compact, neatly defined contour

• Improvement of bulbous nose

1. Tip elevation

• Reinforcing the tip support structure using autologous rib cartilage

• Creating a well-defined, refined nasal tip

• Correction of the drooping appearance

2. Structural approach for bulbous nose correction

• Reducing some of the thick, blunt skin

• Creating three-dimensional tip definition

• Refining the wide, spread-out appearance into a gathered contour

3. Filler removal and septal reinforcement

• Removal of existing filler

• Reinforcing the septum to improve overall nasal structural support

1. Frontal changes

• The previously blunt nasal tip is gathered into a well-defined point

• The wide bulbous nose is improved into a smaller, refined shape

• A polished impression as the entire nose is neatened

2. Profile changes

• Enhanced definition as the drooping tip is lifted

• Achieving a well-defined yet natural nasal line

• A profile silhouette in harmony with the overall face

3. Nostril changes

• The blunt nasal tip is neatly refined

• Balanced nostril shape

The most important aspect of bulbous nose correction is not simply raising the nasal tip, but properly managing skin thickness and soft tissue to create three-dimensional definition. In this type of case, we reduced some of the thick skin and added definition to the tip, correcting both the drooping look and the bulbous appearance together.

Immediately after surgery, the nose may appear intentionally slightly overcorrected. This is because the height naturally settles as tissues stabilize and swelling resolves over time. Anticipating the final outcome and setting the initial height slightly higher is key to maintaining a pleasing nasal shape over the long term.

We were able to achieve the neat, compact contour the patient desired. The core of bulbous nose correction is not making the nose bigger, but making it look refined and balanced.

I hope this case is helpful to those concerned about a bulbous nose or troubled by a blunt, wide nasal shape. This was Medical Director Dr. Peter C. Kang. Thank you.

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