2026-05-25
[Dragon Nose Rhinoplasty] Nostrils Pointing Up Like a Dragon? Correct It with Alar Rim Lowering!
If your nostrils point upward, you might have heard that you have a 'dragon nose.' While 'dragon nose' isn't a medical term, it refers to a type of nose where the nostrils are retracted upward and highly visible from the front and side. As the name suggests, it's called this because it resembles the shape of a dragon's nose. Today, we will talk about the surgical method to correct a dragon nose: alar rim lowering. :)
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If your nostrils point upward,
you might have heard that you have a 'dragon nose.'
The term 'dragon nose' we are talking about is not a medical term,
but it refers to a condition where the nostrils are retracted upward
and are highly visible
when viewed from the front and side.
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As the name suggests, it was given this name
because it resembles the shape of a dragon's nose.
So today, we will talk about
the surgical method that can correct the dragon nose type,
which is alar rim lowering
(nostril lowering). :)
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Dr. Yoo Young-moon at Vibe Plastic Surgery
corrects excessively exposed nostrils and a wide nose
using his own exclusive know-how
through a specialized alar rim correction method.
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A nose isn't beautiful just because the bridge is high!
If you have excessively exposed nostrils
like a dragon nose, we recommend proceeding with a dragon nose correction
through Vibe's alar rim lowering.
Vibe's dragon nose rhinoplasty minimizes scarring
by making incisions inside the nose.
If there is nostril asymmetry,
we correct them to be symmetrical,
and we create an ideal nose
so that the nostrils are not easily visible
from any angle.
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Not all dragon noses are treated the same way. :)
Even among dragon noses, there are types where the nostrils retract inward,
types where the nostrils retract centrally,
and types where the nostrils retract outward.
Therefore, it is important to tailor the procedure accordingly!
Thus, we highly recommend getting your dragon nose rhinoplasty
through a consultation and surgery with a highly skilled board-certified plastic surgeon
who has extensive specialized knowledge in rhinoplasty!
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When the alar rim is lifted and the inside of the nose is visible
When the alar rims are asymmetrical
When it looks like a pinched nose after rhinoplasty
When the nostrils look upturned
due to capsular contracture after rhinoplasty
When the center of the nostrils is significantly retracted,
making it look like an upturned (short) nose
If multiple items among these 5 apply to you,
please consider dragon nose rhinoplasty.
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Flat nose, bulbous nose, hump nose, arrow nose, etc.
Looking at the patients who visit Vibe
with nose concerns,
there are truly many different types.
Among them, many people with a dragon nose,
which is our topic today, also come to visit us.
The images above are actual patients
who received dragon nose correction at our clinic!
Because they leave with high satisfaction
after correcting it through alar rim lowering at our clinic,
we hope you too can achieve a more ideal nose
through alar rim lowering. :)
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While looking into dragon nose rhinoplasty,
you probably have many worries.
Among them, the 2 most frequently asked questions are!
Whether the nasal tip becomes blunt after alar rim lowering,
and whether the nasal tip shape deforms
or the nostrils become visible again over time after the procedure.
You might be worried about these.
For the answers to these,
please refer to the responses above~!
Today, we took some time to learn
about dragon nose rhinoplasty.
Since we only explained it briefly in this post,
if you have any further questions,
please contact Vibe, and we will kindly
assist you with a consultation.
In addition, we have uploaded a video related to dragon noses
on our YouTube channel, Vibe TV,
so if you are stressed about a dragon nose,
we ask for your interest and support! ^^