Dragon Nose Surgery: Create a Refined Nose with Vibe's Alar Lowering :)

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A nose where the nostrils are overly visible from the sides

is often referred to as a dragon nose.

Generally, for those who have a dragon nose,

we often recommend alar lowering.

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So today, for those who are

stressed about their dragon nose,

let's take some time to learn about

alar lowering at Vibe Plastic Surgery.

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Dr. Yoo Young-moon's Alar Lowering at Vibe!

For noses where the nostrils look

larger and more flared than average,

Vibe uses an alar correction method on the sides of the nose

to create a beautiful nasal tip

that doesn't look flared from any angle.

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While looking into alar lowering,

you might have many concerns.

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Vibe's alar lowering minimizes scarring

by making incisions inside the nose,

and properly corrects nostril asymmetry

to achieve perfect balance on both sides.

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Additionally, it reduces nostril exposure

from every angle,

so you can expect high satisfaction :)

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Not all dragon noses look the same,

and the surgical methods vary accordingly.

To broadly explain the three types of dragon noses,

they include cases where the nostrils are retracted inward,

retracted in the center, or retracted outward.

These are the main categories.

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First, if the nostrils are retracted inward,

we reposition the alar cartilages

and move the nasal tip cartilages

to the left and right for correction.

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If the nostrils are retracted in the center

but not overly visible,

they can be corrected using only autologous cartilage.

If nostril exposure is severe, both autologous cartilage and skin

can be grafted together for correction.

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Similarly, if the outer part of the nostrils is retracted

and nostril exposure is minimal, autologous cartilage

can be used. However, for those with

severe nostril exposure, both autologous cartilage and skin

can be used together for correction.

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Alar Lowering, we recommend it for these individuals!

Those whose alar is lifted, exposing the inside of the nose

Those with asymmetrical alar

Those whose nose looks pinched after rhinoplasty

Those who developed contracture after rhinoplasty,

causing the nostrils to look lifted

Those whose central nostrils are highly retracted,

making it look like an upturned nose

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Among those who actually

received rhinoplasty at Vibe, many have improved

their dragon nose through alar lowering,

achieving a slim, non-flared shape.

It would be helpful to refer to our before-and-after photos :)

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At Vibe, patients are highly satisfied not only with the results

but also with other aspects.

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As a clinic run solely by Dr. Yoo Young-moon,

we operate on a 1:1 all-care dedicated system,

which leads to even higher satisfaction.

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Moreover, we pursue only necessary surgeries without overtreatment,

and through 1-on-1 private intensive care,

consultation, surgery, care, and recovery all take place in a private single room,

and we also provide meticulous

aftercare services!

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Today, we took some time

to learn about alar lowering,

which will be helpful for those

looking into dragon nose surgery!

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Through Vibe's dragon nose surgery,

we hope you can achieve

a more refined and beautiful nose.

Thank you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be a lot of scars after alar reduction surgery?

No, you don't have to worry about scars. Vibe Plastic Surgery's alar reduction is performed by incising the inside of the nose, minimizing visible scars. This allows you to maintain a natural nose shape even after surgery.

How is dragon nose surgery performed?

It is customized according to the position and degree of exposure of the nostrils. If the nostril exposure is small, it is corrected only with autologous cartilage, but if the exposure is severe, autologous cartilage and skin are transplanted together to correctly correct nostril asymmetry and shape.

Is alar reduction possible even if side effects occur after rhinoplasty?

Yes, it is possible. Even if the nose appears pinched or contracture occurs after rhinoplasty, causing the nostrils to lift, alar reduction can improve it. We correct it to a slim nose tip shape without spreading by repositioning or transplanting alar cartilage.

How is post-operative care managed?

It is meticulously managed with a 1-person private intensive care system. Director Yoo Young-moon is in charge of 1:1 all-care from consultation to surgery and recovery, and patients can receive comfortable recovery and post-operative care in a private single room, resulting in high satisfaction.