A humped nose with a bulbous tip surgery case > O.P Column

Hello, this is Dr. Hyungtaek Kim from Kowon Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Today, I’d like to introduce a case involving a humped nose with a bulbous tip.

In most cases, patients with a humped nose tend to have a longer nose with a drooping tip.

However, this particular patient had a unique case of a humped nose combined with a short, rounded, and bulbous nasal tip.

The nasal tip was significantly wide, so I utilized cartilage suturing and added a cartilage graft to support and elevate the tip for improved height.

Additionally, the area between the nostrils (columella) was recessed, disrupting the overall nasal balance.

To correct this, I adjusted it to create a more harmonious and balanced appearance.

The lower part of the columella (the base of the nasal column) was recessed, which made the philtrum appear longer and the mouth look more pronounced.

To address this, I repositioned the columella outward and performed J-curve philtrum line correction.

This significantly improved the appearance of the protruding mouth and achieved a much smoother and more balanced profile, especially when viewed from the side.

Although the patient had a humped nose, it wasn’t very prominent. Additionally, the area between the eyebrows (nasal root) was slightly recessed.

To achieve a smooth and balanced appearance, I used silicone implants to adjust the height and create a more harmonious profile.

As you can see from the side view, the overall impression was quite flat, with the nasal tip appearing slightly bulbous and rounded.

After the surgery, the nose was refined into a more elegant and feminine shape, enhancing the overall profile.

The photos below compare the patient’s nose just before surgery and immediately after surgery for a humped nose and bulbous tip correction.

Compared to before, you can see that the nasal bridge has been naturally elevated, and the overall nose line appears slimmer and straighter.