Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty Korea | Low Bridge Correction Before & After

This real before and after rhinoplasty case at KOWON Plastic Surgery Seoul shows 

how bulbous nose rhinoplasty, low bridge correction, and wide tip refinement in Korea can improve nasal definition and overall facial harmony.

These photos were taken immediately after surgery, allowing the early structural changes to be seen before significant swelling develops.

KOWON Plastic Surgery – Seoul, Korea
Rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Kim Hyung Taek.

 

 

BEFORE

• • Low & Short nasal bridge

• • Drooping & Retracted tip

• • Undefined side profile line (Acute Nasal-labial angle)

AFTER

• • High & Sleek straight nasal bridge

• • Lifted & Projected tip profile

• • Elegant & Balanced profile silhouette

This patient presented with two common concerns at the same time.

The nasal bridge had generally low projection, while the nasal tip appeared broad and spread outward, creating a typical bulbous nose appearance.

As a result, the nose looked wide, heavy, and less defined overall.

In this type of case, simply raising the bridge alone is usually not enough. It is equally important to refine the tip structure and restore central facial definition.

[Why This Nose Type Often Responds Well to Surgery]

This type of nose often has strong potential for natural and satisfying improvement when proper structural planning is used.

The skin thickness was not excessively thick, allowing the soft tissue envelope to adapt naturally to the refined nasal framework.

The bridge was not extremely low, while the main concern was the widened tip.

In these situations, narrowing and refining the tip can significantly improve the apparent width of the nose without creating an overdone look.

[Surgical Strategy]

The bridge was enhanced to a height proportionate to the patient’s facial balance.

The goal was not an excessively high bridge, but a natural bridge line that restores facial definition.

The nasal tip was corrected using:

• * Tip cartilage repositioning
• * Tip cartilage suturing
• * Soft tissue debulking
• * Structural tip support grafting

These techniques reduced the bulbous volume and created a cleaner, narrower tip contour.

A support graft was placed between the tip cartilages to maintain long-term shape and help prevent future spreading.

The bridge and tip were then designed to connect smoothly for a balanced and elegant profile line.

[Why Implant-Free Surgery Is Not Always the Best Choice]

Some patients believe implant-free rhinoplasty is always the ideal option.

However, in cases like this, correcting only the tip without improving bridge projection may create a limited overall change.

Appropriate bridge augmentation can often provide:

• * Better facial balance
• * Stronger nose definition
• * More visible yet natural improvement
• * Better harmony between bridge and tip

For this reason, moderate bridge support using an implant or other suitable material may provide a more complete result.

The key is not whether an implant is used, but which method best matches the patient’s anatomy and goals.

[Profile Balance: Columella, Nasolabial Angle & Philtrum Line]

We also carefully considered the balance of the:

• * Columella
• * Nasolabial angle
• * Philtrum line

These details strongly influence how the nose appears from both front and side views.

Improving these relationships can create a softer profile and a more refined lower face appearance.

[Final Result Direction]

Through surgery, the previously broad and blunt nasal appearance was refined.

The nose gained stronger central definition, a cleaner tip shape, and a more elegant profile line.

Overall, the patient achieved a more polished and naturally refined appearance.

This is the type of result many patients seek in natural rhinoplasty Korea.

[Immediately After Surgery]

Immediately after surgery is the stage before major swelling develops, so the bridge line, tip contour, and structural changes can often be seen more clearly.

At KOWON Plastic Surgery Gangnam Seoul, we focus not only on making the nose higher, but on creating refined lines, profile harmony, and long-term structural stability.

As healing progresses, swelling decreases and tissues stabilize, allowing the final result to become softer and more natural over time.

Results of bulbous nose rhinoplasty, low bridge correction, and Korean rhinoplasty vary depending on anatomy, skin thickness, and healing response.

Final results are evaluated after sufficient recovery time.

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▶ This is a video of a similar case. Please refer to it

 

 https://youtu.be/MFNfL92HREc?si=B1F-TYKn0qKjim1h

 

 

 https://youtu.be/fojsa-goc3A?si=E3oL9etzE6_QniJy