How to Naturally Improve a Low Nasal Bridge and a Bulbous Nasal Tip?

One of the key elements that significantly affects your facial impression is the shape of your nose. Especially among Southeast Asian facial types, it is common to see a low nasal bridge, a bulbous nasal tip, and wide nostrils. These features can give a soft and gentle impression, but sometimes lead people to consider surgery when they desire a more defined appearance. However, more and more people are now seeking natural and harmonious results rather than dramatic changes.

In this article, we will explain how surgery is performed in such cases.

How to approach a natural transformation?

Many people want to improve a low nasal bridge and a bulbous tip but say they don't want their surgery to look obvious. In such cases, a surgical plan should be made by considering overall facial harmony.

1. Nasal bridge – Use of silicone implant

When the nasal bridge looks sunken, a common method is to enhance the line naturally using a silicone implant. By choosing an implant with a gentle curve that is not too high, you can achieve a defined yet not overly dramatic look.

2. Nasal tip – Use of septal cartilage + donated rib cartilage

To create a natural nasal tip, it is important to ensure the structural stability of the support. Using one’s own cartilage is common, but if ear cartilage harvesting is not preferred, there are the following alternatives:

Septal cartilage: Can be harvested from inside the nose without leaving scars. Donated rib cartilage: A safely processed cartilage used to reinforce structural support. By combining these two, a natural nasal tip can be achieved without using ear cartilage.

3. Wide alar base – Improved without scar concerns

Alar base reduction is considered for wide nostrils, but if there are concerns about scarring, an indirect method is to lift the nasal tip and bring the nostrils closer.

This method is preferred as it minimizes incisions while still giving a somewhat refined look.

4. Hump nose – Smooth correction with a straight line

In the case of a hump nose, leaving it as is can give a strong impression, so it is corrected by gently shaving it down. The key is not to make it too flat but to shape it into a natural straight or slightly curved line.

What is the recovery process after surgery?

Nose surgery for natural results involves precise cartilage work, so several steps are needed in the recovery process.

Days 1–2 : There may be discomfort in breathing due to gauze inside the nose. This is an essential step for hemostasis and mucosal fixation.

Day 4 : Removing the gauze will make breathing much easier.

Day 7 : External splint and stitches are removed, and basic face washing and hair washing become possible.

1 month : Most of the swelling goes down and you can return to daily life.

3 to 5 months : The final shape settles, resulting in a more refined and stable nasal line.

Positive changes to the facial image

The key is not just to change the height or shape of the nose, but to match the overall proportions and harmony of the face.

For example, if you have large and defined eyes, connecting the nose line more softly to harmonize with the eyes creates a much more refined impression.

When a short-looking nose is properly elongated and the wide nostrils are naturally narrowed, it adds dimensionality and balance to the face.

A nose job is not simply a surgery to increase height.

The most important factors are a design that harmonizes with the individual's facial shape and a surgical plan tailored to the patient’s lifestyle and preferences.

If you want natural results, everything from the choice of cartilage to surgical techniques and recovery management must be carefully considered.

Rather than drastic changes, planning a surgery that suits your own face can bring about a natural yet sophisticated transformation.

* This article is intended to provide general information about surgery, and the methods and results may vary depending on the individual. Be sure to plan thoroughly through sufficient consultation with a medical professional before undergoing surgery.

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