APEX Short / Upturned Nose We extend the nose to a length that suits your facial proportions for a natural nasal line. Leave the piggy nose behind by extending the nose! A short or upturned nose refers to a nose whose nostrils are excessively visible from the front, or where the angle formed between the base of the nose and the upper lip is large; in most cases the nose is short in length, giving a somewhat lightweight impression. The causes can be divided into a congenitally short nasal framework and contracture following previous rhinoplasty. Surgery for a short or upturned nose moves the tip cartilage downward to extend the length of the nasal tip and adjusts the tip angle, improving the nasal line to fit your facial proportions. Correct a short, upturned nose and add refinement with an ideal nasal angle and height! Achieve a harmonious nose length and angle! Extending the nose to a length that harmonizes with the face Improving excessive nostril show A three-dimensional, refined and youthful face

APEX Short / Upturned Nose

The nose is lengthened to a size suited to facial proportions,
creates a natural nose line.

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Nose length

by lengthening

Escape the upturned nose!

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Prologue

An upturned nose is one in which the nostrils are excessively visible from the front or the angle between the base of the nose and the upper lip is large; in most cases the nose is short, giving a light impression.
It can be caused either by a congenitally short bony framework of the nose or by contracture following previous nose surgery. Upturned nose surgery moves the tip cartilage downward to lengthen the tip and adjusts its angle, creating a nose line in proportion with the face.

Correcting a short, upturned nose,

The angle of an ideal nose line and

Height that adds refinement!

Surgery time

2hrs~2hrs 30min

Anesthesia

Sedation

Inpatient Care

Not required

Suture Removal

7 days later

In-clinic Treatment

2~3 times

Recovery Period

7~10 days later

Results may vary depending on the patient's condition and the surgical method.

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Complications that may generally occur after surgery, such as bleeding, infection and inflammation,
may vary in degree from person to person, so care is required.

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APEX Short / Upturned Nose Surgery — for a harmonious nasal length and angle

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Apex plastic surgery is professional and experienced.Apex specializes in cosmetic surgeries including
eye surgery, nose surgery, face lifting & anti-aging, and breast surgery

A balanced nose length and So that the angle is formed!

  • Lengthened to a nose in harmony with the face

    Extending the nose to a length in harmony with the face
    for a more refined look.

  • Improving severe nostril show

    lowering an upturned tip to reduce excessive nostril show
    can be improved.

  • A defined, sophisticated youthful face

    Upturned nose surgery for a defined,
    for a refined, youthful face.

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Plus

Short / upturned nose,
How is it corrected?

Learn how a short or upturned nose is corrected.

For a short nose, raising it with an implant alone pulls it further because of the insufficient tissue
rises, resulting in an unnatural nasal line. Unless the nose is severely short, a relatively simple
correction is possible with that method as well, but there is no single procedure that corrects it definitively
condition. The reason is A short nose is caused not only by the outer skin but also by the inner
because every component that determines the length of the nose - cartilage, mucosa, septum - is shortened
is the reason.

Short / Upturned Nose Surgery TIP

To correct the nose comprehensively - skin, cartilage, septum and more - the shape of the ala is adjusted to
correction is carried out together with that surgery.

Profile of a woman with her fingertips touching her chin and mouth, emphasizing her nose line for Short / Upturned Nose rhinoplasty

Who?

APEX Short / Upturned Nose Surgery
Who is it right for?

Find out who is a candidate for APEX Short / Upturned Nose surgery.

  1. 01When the nasal dorsum is wide and low and the nose looks short
  2. 02When a wide nasolabial angle leaves the nostrils highly visible from the front
  3. 03When the nose is of normal length but upturned, giving an unrefined impression
  4. 04When implant contracture after rhinoplasty has left you with an upturned nose
  5. 05When you want a nose length and line in proportion with your face

Surgery

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How is APEX short / upturned nose surgery performed?

Cartilage Reshaping

When the alar cartilage at the tip sits high, the tip turns up and the nose looks short.
Cutting the upper part of the alar cartilage at the tip and fixing it downward lowers the tip and makes the nose look longer.

  1. Profile view of a woman's upturned Nasal Tip Before surgery for Short / Upturned Nose Rhinoplasty

    Before surgery

    A short nose

  2. Anatomical illustration for Short / Upturned Nose surgery with color-coded nasal bones, lateral nasal cartilages, and alar cartilages on a female facial profile

    Alar cartilage dissection

    Dissection of the alar cartilage at the tip

  3. Illustration showing the internal bone and cartilage structure of the nose color-coded and the process of extending the nasal tip downward for short nose rhinoplasty

    Fixed downward

    Lowering and fixing the nasal ala

  4. Side profile close-up of a woman showing a refined, well-proportioned nose line for Short / Upturned Nose rhinoplasty

    After surgery

    A nose line of the right length

Cartilage Grafting

If the columella (the pillar of the nose) sits higher than the alar rims, an additional graft is placed between the septal cartilage and the alar cartilage of the tip
Grafting autologous tissue such as ear or septal cartilage lowers the tip and makes the nose look longer.

  1. Profile illustration of a woman's upturned Nasal Tip Before surgery for Short / Upturned Nose Rhinoplasty

    Before surgery

    A short nose

  2. Medical illustration explaining the surgical procedure of inserting implants into the nasal bones, nasal septum, and alar cartilage structures for Short / Upturned Nose rhinoplasty

    Autologous tissue insertion

    Insertion of suitable autologous tissue

  3. Female profile diagram illustrating the surgical process of extending and securing the nasal tip cartilage and strut downward for Short / Upturned Nose rhinoplasty

    Fixed downward

    Lowers the nasal tip

  4. Side view showing a smooth nasal bridge and Nasal Tip line related to Short / Upturned Nose rhinoplasty

    After surgery

    A nose line of the right length

Cartilage reshaping + cartilage grafting + augmentation

If more height is wanted after cartilage reshaping and grafting, an additional augmentation procedure is performed to
An implant is placed on the bridge and autologous tissue at the tip to improve the nose line.

  1. Close-up of a woman's profile nose line and eyes for Short / Upturned Nose Rhinoplasty consultation

    Before surgery

    A short nose

  2. Lateral anatomical diagram showing the process of inserting a dorsal implant and autologous tissue at the nasal tip during Short / Upturned Nose rhinoplasty

    Autologous tissue insertion

    Insertion of suitable autologous tissue

  3. Surgical principle diagram showing silicone implant insertion along the bridge and repositioning tip cartilage to lengthen the nose for Short / Upturned Nose rhinoplasty

    Bridge and tip correction

    Correcting both the bridge and the tip

  4. Side view of a woman's nose showing a smooth bridge and harmonious angle related to Short / Upturned Nose rhinoplasty

    After surgery

    A nose line of the right length

Profile view of a Short / Upturned Nose Rhinoplasty model in navy clothing looking down while tucking her hair to display her nose line

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Different skills, different result

To an ideal nose length
Without exposed nostrils
A refined nose line!

  • # A refined, youthful image
  • # A defined, well-balanced face
  • # Nose lengthening
  • # Improved nose angle and height
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