Complete Guide to Upturned, Short, and Contracted Noses ｜ From Causes to Surgical Methods, Check Out Sinnonhyeon Station Plastic Surgery Vibe Plastic Surgery

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"I think my nose looks short compared to my face."

"It bothers me that my nose tip looks upturned in photos."

These are common concerns we hear from patients

who visit our clinic worrying about a short nose.

In such cases, accurately identifying the reason

why the nose appears short,

and choosing a surgical method tailored

to your individual nasal structure is very important.

In this post, we will briefly summarize the causes

of upturned, short, and contracted noses, along with

📝the surgical methods applied depending on the situation,

here at Sinnonhyeon Station Plastic Surgery Vibe Plastic Surgery.

Characteristics of Upturned, Short, and Contracted Noses?

Among the patients who visit

Sinnonhyeon Station Plastic Surgery Vibe Plastic Surgery,

the frequently observed

nasal characteristics are as follows:

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Commonalities of Upturned, Short, and Contracted Noses

All three share the characteristic

of the nostrils being highly visible from the front.

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Contracted Nose

This occurs when internal tissues clump together

and the nose tip is pulled upward

due to inflammation or tissue damage after rhinoplasty.

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Upturned Nose, Short Nose

These often appear due to a congenital nasal structure,

and are characterized by the nose tip looking upturned

or the overall length of the nose appearing short.

Causes of Upturned and Short Noses

During consultations at Sinnonhyeon Station Plastic Surgery,

we frequently meet patients who visit with nose shapes

where the nostrils stand out from the front,

such as upturned, short, or contracted noses.

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Upturned Nose

This is a condition where the angle between the nose and the upper lip (nasolabial angle)

is excessively wide, causing the nostrils

to be highly visible from the front.

It is sometimes confused with a dragon nose (notched nostrils),

but a dragon nose is not when the nose tip is upturned,

but rather when the alar cartilages forming the nostrils

are underdeveloped.

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Short Nose

From the side profile, the nasolabial angle falls within the normal range,

but the actual length of the nose is short,

making the nose tip look upturned overall.

Surgical Methods According to Nose Shape

Contracted Nose

A contracted nose, which occurs when inflammation develops

around an inserted implant, ​​

is characterized by the skin hardening, the nose shortening,

👃🏻and the nose tip being pulled upward.

The surgery is often so complex that its high difficulty

is apparent just from the external appearance,

and it mostly falls under revision rhinoplasty.

Unlike general revision surgeries, it is a difficult procedure

that is carried out in two stages.

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☑️Removal of the silicone implant inside the nose

☑️Stabilization of internally adhered tissues

☑️A sufficient recovery period of about 6 to 12 months

☑️Revision surgery using autologous tissue (using autologous costal cartilage)

Upturned Nose

In most cases, both the nose tip and nostrils are elevated simultaneously,

and the nose bridge is low.

Nose Bridge: Silicone

Nose Tip: Autologous Cartilage

The surgery is performed using a method

that reduces the wide nasolabial angle.

⚠️Caution against overcorrection: The likelihood of the nose tip dropping increases,

and it can cause an adverse effect of looking like an arrow nose,

so the surgery is conducted through an appropriate surgical plan and design

considering the skin condition and internal tissues.

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Short Nose

This falls under cases with high surgical difficulty

due to a lack of excess skin tissue covering

the bones and cartilage that make up the nose.

By appropriately raising a low nose bridge,

you can expect the effect of the nose

appearing longer overall.

In addition, a surgical method is required

to lower the nose tip downward through septal extension

while complementing the height.

Why an Accurate Diagnosis Tailored to Your Nose is Important

Upturned, short, and contracted noses

may look similar on the outside,

but the surgical methods and approaches are all different

depending on the causes and nasal structures.

In particular, rather than excessive correction,

accurately diagnosing the current state of the nose

and choosing a method suited to the individual

is more important than anything else.

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When choosing a Sinnonhyeon Station Plastic Surgery clinic,

a diagnosis that considers not only simple aesthetic improvement

but also the internal nasal structure and tissue condition

is crucial.

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At Sinnonhyeon Station Plastic Surgery Vibe Plastic Surgery,

we comprehensively analyze the nose's length, angle, cartilage, and structure

to reduce unnecessary surgeries

and provide treatments aimed at

safe and stable results.

If you are curious about the condition of your nose,

we hope you will contemplate the direction of your surgery

together with Vibe Plastic Surgery through a thorough consultation.💜