APEX Bulbous Nose A large, blunt bulbous nose is treated according to its type to build a higher, slimmer nose line that suits your facial balance. Natural and slim, even from the front! Many Koreans have a bulbous nose with a blunt, round tip, and this can be corrected with alar cartilage surgery and soft tissue removal. Because the technique varies with the cause of the bulbous shape, surgery is performed after thorough consultation and precise examination. When the alae are markedly flared, combining alar reduction can bring an even more satisfying result. A refined new image with a high, sleek nose! A slender tip with a high bridge! Choosing the right technique A slim nose line and a refined image A face with renewed dimension

APEX Bulbous Nose

A large, blunt bulbous nose is treated with type-specific surgery
Creates a high, slim nose line in balance with the face.

Upper body photo of a woman wearing a red headband and touching her hair against a pink background for Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty

Even from the front

natural and

Slim!

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Prologue

Many people in Korea have a bulbous nose with a thick, rounded tip, which can be corrected with alar cartilage reshaping and soft tissue removal. Because the technique differs depending on the cause, we perform bulbous nose surgery only after a thorough consultation and detailed examination.
If the nostrils are widely flared, combining alar reduction can deliver a highly satisfying result.

high yet

Into a sleek nose

A refined image change!

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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Different skills, different result

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 slender nasal tip and For a high, defined bridge!

  • Choosing the right surgical method

    analyzing the cause of the bulbous nose and applying a matching
    This surgical method creates a slim nose line.

  • A slim nose line and a sophisticated look

    Bulbous nose surgery for a slim nose line and
    for a more refined look.

  • A face with renewed dimension

    creating a well-projected nasal tip,
    can improve the face into more defined contours.

Type

Learn more about bulbous nose surgery

Learn about bulbous nose surgery.

It refers to surgery that reduces an abnormally large nose to a suitable size; in Asians, the cartilage
is thin and the skin tends to be thick. Seen in the majority of Asian patients,
A bulbous nose spreads out flat and gives an unrefined impression.

Bulbous Nose Surgery TIP

The cartilage is brought together to suit the shape of the tip and, if needed, the fat layer is removed for a well-defined tip
Completing the line gives a more refined, urban impression.

  • Anatomical diagram from a basal view showing alar cartilage shape and an ideal triangular contour dotted line to explain Bulbous Nose surgery

    Normal tip (typical nose)

    A typical nose

  • Anatomical diagram from a worm's-eye view showing the shape of the alar cartilage and rounded dotted contours for Bulbous Nose rhinoplasty

    Bulbous tip (rounded nasal tip)

    A bulbous nose with a blunt tip and thick soft tissue

  • Anatomical illustration showing wide, boxy tip cartilage structures for Bulbous Nose correction

    Boxy tip (broad, square nasal tip)

    A bulbous nose with large alar cartilage set wide apart

Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty model in a white sleeveless top raising her fingers next to her face against a beige background

Who?

APEX Bulbous Nose Surgery
Who is it right for?

Learn who APEX bulbous nose surgery is for.

  1. 01When the nose is large overall
  2. 02When the nasal tip is wide or blunt
  3. 03When the tip is relatively wider than the bridge
  4. 04Thick skin tissue and fat on the nostril wings
  5. 05If you want a slim nose line even from the front

Surgery

APEX bulbous nose surgery method

How is APEX bulbous nose surgery performed?

If the alar cartilage is large

After trimming the end of the alar cartilage to a suitable width in consideration of the overall proportions of the nose
The splayed alar cartilages on both sides are sutured to bring the tip together for a slimmer nose line.

  1. Anatomical illustration showing nasal bones, septum, and widely spread alar cartilages before Bulbous Nose surgery at APEX Plastic Surgery

    Before surgery

    The alar cartilage is wide, so
    A wide, spread nose

  2. Nasal cartilage diagram with red dotted lines indicating cartilage resection areas at the nasal tip for Bulbous Nose rhinoplasty

    Cartilage Resection

    Resection of splayed cartilage

  3. Internal cartilage diagram illustrating the step of suturing and approximating the nasal tip cartilages for Bulbous Nose surgery

    Cartilage brought together

    The cartilage is gathered inward

  4. Anatomical illustration of the nose showing gathered and narrowed alar cartilages and septal support structure for Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty

    After surgery

    Bulbous Nose Correction

When the alar cartilage is spread apart

Suturing the splayed alar cartilage together lifts the nasal tip.
If you want more projection at the tip, additional autologous tissue can be placed to refine the nose line.

  1. Diagram viewed from beneath showing nostrils and widely separated blue alar cartilages before Bulbous Nose surgery

    Before surgery

    The cartilage is splayed,
    A wide, spread nose

  2. Worm's-eye view illustration showing a pink columellar strut placed and secured between tip alar cartilages for Bulbous Nose rhinoplasty

    Strut reinforcement

    Reinforcing the nasal bridge support

  3. Diagram showing the surgical technique of approximating and suturing splayed alar cartilages in Bulbous Nose surgery at APEX Plastic Surgery

    Cartilage is drawn together

    Splayed cartilage is tied and brought together

  4. Diagram illustrating the principle of erecting a septal strut and suturing tip cartilages to elevate the nasal tip in Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty

    Cartilage Insertion

    Post-op bulbous nose correction

When the soft tissue at the nasal tip is thick

If the tip has excess fat or thick subcutaneous tissue, it is trimmed appropriately, then
By contracting the skin, a spread-out bulbous nose can be slimmed.

  1. Anatomical illustration viewed from beneath the nose showing the alar cartilage structure to explain the Bulbous Nose surgery procedure

    Before surgery

    Due to fat on the nasal tip
    A wide, spread nose

  2. Surgical diagram viewed from below showing internal nasal cartilage structure and dotted intranasal incision lines for Bulbous Nose rhinoplasty

    Incision

    Intranasal incision

  3. Surgical diagram showing the thick fat layer in the nasal tip being excised in the direction of arrows for Bulbous Nose surgery Fat removal

    Nasal tip fat removal

    Advanced nasal tip fat removal

  4. Worm's-eye view diagram illustrating the principle of gathering and projecting the nasal tip cartilages in Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty

    After surgery

    Post-op bulbous nose correction

Seflie Review

Honest post-surgery stories shared by our patients

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Phone number :

02-3453-7907

Clinic Hours

Weekdays

AM 10 : 00 ~ PM 7 : 00

Saturday

AM 10 : 00 ~ PM 4 : 00

(Closed Sundays and holidays)

Subway Line 2, Yeoksam Station Exit 4, Hanjungang Building 3F

The two buildings are adjoined; please enter through the right-hand door.
(The right-hand building with KT on the 1st floor)

How do I make a reservation?

You can book by phone at our main number, 02-3453-7907.

Can I get a consultation in Japanese?

You can reach us via our official Instagram (@apexjapan_official) or X (@apex_surgery).

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