Plastic Surgery

Full Facelift surgeries are widespread and common in today’s time, especially with people who are in their forties and older. A lot of people who are coming into their midlife or later years, whether they are a celebrity or not, are into the trend of defying the aging process.

The more you can maintain a smooth, rejuvenated appearance and continue to embody youthfulness despite your age, the more you are into the trend. There are countless shelves of anti-aging skincare on the market. Still, no matter what anti-aging skincare you use, nothing can match the results that anti-aging plastic surgery procedures, like a full facelift, can offer. This procedure is capable of working wonders not only on top of the skin but into the deepest layers. 

A full facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that can eliminate or reduce wrinkles, sagging, and folds, as well as lack of muscle tone, brought about by the aging process. The surgery is responsible for lifting the skin to redefine the contours of the face and give a smoother and younger appearance to a person.

More often than not, a neck lift, also called a platysmaplasty, is done in conjunction with a facelift also to reduce sagging in the neck and match it with the smoothness of the face. You may also undergo an eyebrow lift together with a full facelift to enhance your forehead area since a facelift concentrates more on the mid and lower part of the face.                   

A board-certified plastic surgeon should be the one performing a complete facelift procedure to ensure the safety and success of the surgery. The whole process can take 3-4 hours to finish depending on a case to case basis. However, it may take longer if the facelift is done inconjunct with another plastic surgery procedure. The steps during a full facelift procedure are as follows: 

• Anesthesia 

To make sure that you are relaxed while your plastic surgeon is performing the procedure, they will administer anesthesia, which will help you dose off during the duration of the surgery. The two choices are general anesthesia and local anesthesia with IV sedation. You and your doctor will decide on this in advance during your consultation. 

• Incisions

– Since a full facelift is considered as the traditional facelift, the incisions made also follows a decades-old way. After the doctor administers the anesthesia, they create an incision that starts at the hairline in the temples and continues until the ear, ending in the lower scalp area. 

–If you decide to have a neck lift together with your facelift, the doctor will make an additional incision below your chin to improve your neck area and balance it with the results in the face.

• Lifting, repositioning, and removal

Through the incisions made, they will start repositioning the underlying facial tissues. The muscles are also lifted to improve muscle tone in the face. The skin is then redraped and lifted while the excess is removed. 

• Closing of incisions

Once your doctor has finished tightening the tissues and removing the excess skin, they will suture the incisions with either a dissolvable suture or the kind that should be removed after a few days. Since the incisions are hidden in the creases of the ear and within the hairline scars will not be visible. 

The recovery from a full facelift may take weeks because of the size of the incisions, as well as the amount of manipulation done to the tissues and muscle in the face. Typically, it takes two to three weeks for the initial recovery to take place. During this time, you may experience swelling and pain in your face, but your doctor will prescribe you with oral medication that can help in easing the discomfort.

If your doctor used sutures that do not dissolve on their own, they would remove it within a week or two from the day of the surgery. After the initial recovery period, you may slowly resume your daily activities based on the approval of the doctor. The swelling will gradually fade as the days go by, and you will see the final results of your full facelift after six months. 

The outcome of a full facelift is more visible and noteworthy for people who are in their 40s or older because they are the ones who show the most visible signs of facial aging. As seen on the before and after images below, a full facelift procedure has produced dramatic and significant results on the face of the patients. The lines, sagging, and folds have either been decreased or eliminated, making their faces smoother and more youthful despite their age. In the second picture, it shows that when a full facelift is paired with a neck lift, the results make the face and neck more balanced. 

In summary, a full facelift is ideal for individuals who are in their 40s, 50s, and 60s because they show the most apparent signs of aging in the face area. Through this procedure, the face is improved significantly through the lifting, repositioning, and removal of the facial skin, tissues, and muscles. Since a full facelift is more focused on the middle and lower areas of the face, it is advised that you pair it with a neck lift as well as eyebrow lift to attain optimum results. 

The procedure has four steps, namely, anesthesia administration, creation of the incision, repositioning, removal and lifting, and closing of the incision, which takes a couple of hours depending on the patient’s case. When it comes to the recovery, it may take weeks because of the length of the incisions, as well as the amount of manipulation done to the deeper layers of the dermis. 

Now that you know more about a full facelift, and you have seen the promising result it brings as shown on the before and after images, you may be thinking about where to have a safe and successful procedure in Korea. You do not have to worry about looking for the best clinic because we at Seoul Guide Medical can provide you with that and more. All you have to do is to book an appointment through our website, and we will guide you on your journey in bringing back youth to that precious face. 

Under-eye fat grafting is a massive breakthrough in the field of under-eye rejuvenation treatments. Most people, young and old, have problems regarding this area. Everyone wishes to have youthful-looking under eyes like that of a baby, but because of the aging process and sometimes genetics, it can be impossible to achieve this look. Skincare does not always help in getting rid of under-eye problems, particularly if they are severe. In this case, an under-eye fat grafting is your best bet. To know more about the procedure and why it is better as compared to a filler, continue reading below. 

Under-eye fat grafting, also known as an autologous fat transplantation, lipoinjection, or lipofilling, is a procedure that uses a person’s fat cells to fill in the hallows and problem areas the of the undereye. Fat cells are usually extracted from the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, or other body parts that have excess viable fats. As compared to facial fillers, fat grafting in the under-eye area looks and feels more natural since it is the person’s own fat being used.

It also lessens the chances of rejection, complications, and allergic reactions since the body does not consider the fat to be a foreign substance. 

Those who are good candidates for an under-eye fat grafting are those who: 

• Lack of volume in the under-eye area 
• Have depressions in the under eye 
• Are physically and mentally healthy 
• Have a realistic expectation of the results 
• Have excess fats in other body parts 

Under-eye fat grafting has several benefits other than being able to rejuvenate the under-eye area. Some of the benefits of the procedure include: 

• Restoring volume to the hallow parts of the under eyes 
• Getting rid of eye bags and dark circles
• No risk of allergic reactions 
• No rejection of the injected fats
• Improvement of the skin’s condition 
• Long-lasting effect 

An under-eye fat grafting procedure takes 30 minutes to an hour to finish. When getting this procedure, you should make sure that the doctor who will operate is a board-certified plastic surgeon who either specializes or has credible experience in fat grafting. This is to make sure that you will have a successful under eye fat grafting without any complications. The following steps underline the general process of the procedure; 

– Anesthesia 

The standard anesthesia used for an under-eye fat grafting procedure is the local anesthesia, especially in the area of the extraction. Depending on the patient’s need, local anesthesia can also be paired with IV sedation. 

– Extraction

The extraction process uses manual liposuction techniques since laser or ultrasound liposuction often destroys the fat cells that are needed for the grafting. With the help of a cannula, the surgeon suctions enough fat for the under-eye area. 

– Centrifugation

Once they have collected the fats from another part of the patient’s body, they put it in a test tube and insert it in a centrifuge. A centrifuge is a machine that exerts centrifugal force to separate the excess fluids, dead fat cells, and other debris from viable fat cells. Another method that some surgeons use is the use of a saline solution to wash the fat. Discarded fats are those that are unlikely to survive the grafting. 

The recovery for under-eye fat grafting only takes a few days to a week since it is a minimally invasive procedure, and you only have a small incision from the extraction process. Bruising, swelling, and pain are all standard as with any plastic surgery procedure. This is nothing to worry about because your doctor will prescribe you pain medications that would ease your discomfort. A week for rest, recovery, and break from work is enough since the swelling and bruising would have subsided by then in both the donor and recipient areas. During the healing period, you should avoid the sun for about 48 hours, and if you need to be exposed to the sun, make sure that you wear sun protection. 

Even though the results are visible after a few days to a week when the swelling subsides, you will see the full setting of your under-eye area after six months. This is because it can take a couple of months for the fats to become established in their new place entirely. To achieve the results of the patients in the before and after images below, it is advised that you should have 3-4 maintenance treatments within six months to one year.

As you can see in the after pictures, even though maintenance treatments are essential, it is still worth the time, effort, and money since the procedure is very promising. You can also guarantee the success in making your under-eye area look more rejuvenated and younger. Not only does it get rid of hollows, but the procedure is also capable of eliminating dark circles and wrinkles. 

An under-eye fat grafting procedure uses the person’s fat to get rid of the signs of aging in the under-eye area. The method also restores volume and rejuvenates the under-eye. Since it uses your fat cells, one of the best benefits is that it will not cause any allergic reactions to the treatment area or have a risk of rejection from the body. 

The procedure is also minimally invasive and only requires a week for recovery and downtime. However, even though you need 3-4 maintenance treatments within a span of six months to a year, it can be seen that the results are worth it from the before and after pictures of patients who underwent the treatment. 

If you are someone who has always had problems with the lack of volume in your under-eye, but too scared to undergo treatment because of possible complications, then you should go for under eye fat grafting. Book your consultation now at our website and be one step closer to having rejuvenated and younger-looking under eyes. 

Septoplasty surgery is a great help to those who have problems with their nasal septum. Some people who have a bent septum have a problem with their noses’ appearance or functionality, or even both. It is an undesirable condition of the nose, which more people than you imagine often suffer from. Getting Septoplasty to fix a bent septum of the nose can be a must, mainly if it is for functionality reasons. If you are someone who has been suffering from a crooked septum, then this surgical procedure could be for you. Read on to know more about Septoplasty and if you are a candidate for one.

Septoplasty surgery is a procedure for the correction of the deformities of the nasal septum, such as a deviated nasal septum and cleft defects. The nasal septum, made of bone and cartilage, is the structure that separates the two nostrils.

When the septum becomes deviated, bent, or crooked, it can block one of your nostrils, and hinder proper airflow. Not only will the condition bring about breathing problems, but it can also make your nose appear crooked on the outside, making it asymmetrical with other parts of your face. Through a Septoplasty surgery, the septum is straightened by removing the bent parts and restructuring both bone and cartilage. 

A Septoplasty procedure takes 1.5-2.5 hours to finish under local anesthesia paired with sedation. General anesthesia is also an option if the patient requires it. Before the surgery, it is a must that you avoid smoking for several days and make sure to tell your doctor if you are taking any blood-thinning medications. Also, make sure to inform your doctor about your medical history, most especially if you have allergic reactions to some medicines.  

After you have informed your doctor about your medical background, and he has given the approval to proceed with the surgery, they will follow these steps for a successful Septoplasty:  

1. The surgeon starts by cutting the septal wall inside of your nose. 
2. They then remove or lift the mucosa (a thin membrane that is responsible for protecting and covering the septum).
3. Once the septum is exposed, the surgeon reshapes the bone and cartilage.
4. In more complex cases, it requires the bones and cartilage to be removed so that they can reshape it and then reposition it again in the nose.
5. When everything is in place, the mucosa is returned and placed again to cover and protect the septum. 
6. Afterward, they suture the incisions made earlier. 
7. They then put on a splint and some packing that will hold the bone, cartilage, and tissue to remain in place while your nose heals. 

The splint on your nose after the surgery will remain for about one to two weeks, while the packing is removed after a day or two. During the recovery period, you may experience minor pain as well as difficulty in breathing for about 2-4 weeks before your nose goes back to looking and feeling healthy. Your doctor will prescribe you oral medications that you can take when the pain becomes uncomfortable. You will also be given strict instructions on how to take care of your nose and precautions that you should follow for a couple of weeks while your nasal septum is healing, such as: 

• You should elevate your head when lying down.
• You should avoid blowing your nose.
• You should avoid wearing clothes that need to go over your head to prevent them from hitting your nose.
• You should avoid doing strenuous activities for five weeks to prevent trauma to the nose area as well as nosebleeds.

The outcome of your Septoplasty will reach its full setting within three to six months, as this will be the time that your nasal tissues require to become stable. However, the septum can still experience changes up to one year after the surgery. 

As seen in the before and after pictures, the noses of the patients have been straightened and look symmetrical with their faces. This overall improves the aesthetics of their face. Regarding the second image, the patient’s nostrils have also become symmetrical. Improvement in breathing can also be experienced right after surgery, making the nose’s functionality better. 

In summary, a Septoplasty surgery can correct deformities of the nasal septum, which is a structure made of bones and cartilage that separates the two nostrils. Having a deviated nasal septum can bring about breathing problems to a person as well as asymmetry in facial appearance. Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty are different procedures for nasal problems, but can both be done simultaneously. Septoplasty is only focused on fixing the septum to stop the hindrance of airflow into the nostrils. On the other hand, a rhinoplasty is meant to improve the overall outward appearance and shape of the nose. 

The duration of a Septoplasty to reshape and reposition the septum only takes 2.5 hours at most, while its recovery takes 2-4 weeks. During the recovery period, it is a must that you strictly follow your doctor’s instructions as well as precautions to avoid complications and nosebleeds. After three to six months, your nose would have reached its full setting, and the tissues, bones, and cartilage should have become stable. 

The results of a Septoplasty surgery may not be evident right away because of swelling and bruising. Still, it can instantly improve any breathing problems that you may have because of the deviated septum. Not only does the functionality improve, but your nose can also become much more aesthetically pleasing. If you want these improvements on your nose after having a deviated nasal septum for a long time, all you have to do is book a consultation through Seoul Guide Medical’s website. From there, we will take care of all your needs from the initial consultation through post-surgery care.

Liquid rhinoplasty is a heaven-sent procedure for busy people who still want to improve their appearance, especially in the nasal area. We all want a beautiful, if not perfect, nose, but not all people have the time and courage to undergo an invasive procedure that could help them achieve their goal appearance. Unlike in the past when surgery was the solution to both major and minor issues in the face, today, plastic surgeons have innovated alternatives to those surgical procedures, and liquid rhinoplasty is one. If you are one of those people who hate the discomforts of surgical procedures, then this non-surgical rhinoplasty may be for you.

A liquid rhinoplasty, also known as non-surgical rhinoplasty, is an alternative to surgical rhinoplasty, which uses dermal fillers and injects it in the nose to alter its shape. This treatment can smoothen nose bumps, reshape the nasal tip, and enhance the symmetry of the nose.  Non-surgical rhinoplasty can only cater to individuals with minor irregularities with their nose, and improvements mostly last for only a year.

Since most results are only temporary, this can serve as a “test-drive” for those who want to alter their nose shape before having a surgical rhinoplasty that would produce a more permanent result. 

• Individuals with a dorsal hump and minor asymmetries in their nose

• Individuals who have undergone surgical rhinoplasty and would like to fix some minor irregularities

• individuals who would like to see instant results after the procedure 

• individuals who cannot afford the cost of surgical rhinoplasty 

• individuals who do not have time to leave work for the recovery of a surgical procedure 

Other than its being non-invasive, liquid rhinoplasty has several other benefits, which include the following:

• No downtime required 
• Instant results
• Reversible results 
• Less expensive than surgical rhinoplasty
• Quick procedure

A liquid rhinoplasty procedure only takes about 15-20 minutes and does not require a downtime. Anesthesia is not needed for this procedure since the doctor uses a gentle technique in administering the filler. However, should the patient need or ask for anesthesia, local anesthesia, or topical anesthesia are the usual options. 

Once the patient is ready for the treatment, the staff or doctor will clean the treatment area to make sure that it is disinfected. The doctor will then inject the filler through a technique called the microdroplet technique. Your doctor will inject the filler until it is enough to produce the desired result. As the procedure is non-invasive, you are awake during the whole process, and you may even watch how the doctor does the procedure through a mirror.

With no or minor bruising and swelling involved in this procedure as well, no need for downtime, you can return to work right after you have the treatment or the next day. However, there is still some after-treatment care that you must do to make sure that no complications arise and for the results to last long. Some of the after-care you must do are: 

• Attend the scheduled follow up checkup
• Do not massage your nose 
• Protect your nose from sun exposure
• Follow your doctor’s instructions on after-care 

Rhinoplasty has been popular in South Korea, but because of its invasiveness, liquid rhinoplasty has been gaining recognition as an alternative to its much more invasive counterpart. Due to the demand for non-surgical rhinoplasty, some of the companies in South Korea even invented Korean made fillers like Yvoire by LG Chem and Chaeum, among a few, which are both approved by FDA and KFDA.

Also, since South Korea is well known for plastic surgery, there are a lot of plastic surgeons who are experts and specializing with anything involving rhinoplasty; thus, you can guarantee that they will be able to achieve your desired nose shape. 

Results of liquid rhinoplasty are instantly visible right after the procedure. As seen on the before and after pictures below, the patient’s noses appear smoother and symmetrical to their faces. The outcome of a liquid rhinoplasty is quite the same as surgical rhinoplasty only that no downtime is required, and the results only last for a year. 

Liquid rhinoplasty is a great alternative to surgical rhinoplasty, especially if the patient only needs minor correction of the nose. The results may be temporary or semi-permanent, depending on the filler ingredient used. Although, usually, plastic surgeons use temporary fillers like hyaluronic acid, which lasts for one year before the patient needs to undergo another liquid rhinoplasty. This kind of rhinoplasty is also best for people who want to “test-drive” what their nose would look like if they have the surgical rhinoplasty.

The non-surgical rhinoplasty has several benefits, but what most people benefit from it is its non-invasiveness, quick procedure, and no downtime. Right after the procedure, the results are visible instantly, and you can see that the treatment has smoothened and balanced the shape of the nose.

With the popularity of liquid rhinoplasty rising as an alternative to its surgical counterpart, South Korea, the capital of plastic surgery has been flowing with the trend and even created their fillers, which are as safe and effective as that of the western brand of fillers.

If you are one who needs only minor improvements regarding the shape of your nose, then the liquid rhinoplasty may be for you. To know more about this procedure and if you are qualified to undergo the treatment, visit your preferred clinic’s website to have a free consultation, and they will guide you every step of your journey to a more beautiful looking nose. 

Everyone has desired to have smooth and youthful-looking skin, even in the mid-years of one’s life. It has become a trend today that the older you are, the brighter, smoother, and more youthful your skin looks, the better. However, the aging process cannot be avoided, and it is possible to lose volume on the face as we grow older. This is where facial fat grafting comes in. An anti-aging and volumizer in one procedure saves you time and costs in achieving a youthful appearance. Read on to know more about this procedure, as well as its difference from a filler.

Facial fat grafting is also known as fat transfer, fat injection, and lipofilling. It is a kind of procedure that utilizes one’s fat in restoring volume, filling hallows, and eliminating wrinkles and lines on the face. Several indications that could have you considering facial fat grafting include lack of fat from the cheekbones, deep grooves that are visible from the nose to the corners of the mouth, lines, and wrinkles in the under eyelids, and lip enhancement.

You can undergo a fat transfer procedure if you have the following qualifications:

• If you have sunken, hallow, or creased areas on your face
• If you want a more permanent fix as compared to a filler
• If you desire to rejuvenate your face
• If you have donor sites which have excess fats
• If you are mentally and physically healthy

Fillers and fat grafting both give solutions to areas of the face where volume is lost, that are naturally thin and hallow, and have developed lines, wrinkles, and creases. The difference between fat grafting and fillers mostly has to do with the staying power, as well as the substance being used.

For fillers, the most natural and commonly used is hyaluronic acid (HA) filler with products like Juvederm and Restylane. These fillers can be used in the lips, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, etc. to name a few. This kind of filler is considered temporary and can last only for four to eight months before you are supposed to undergo another treatment.

This is because HA is naturally absorbed fully by the body. Some fillers are semi-permanent, but these are made of synthetic materials. Due to this, they may cause several complications such as inflammation, infection, and cysts. This is because the body considers it a foreign object; thus, it will not result in a natural-looking outcome.

Facial fat grafting, on the other hand, produces natural and permanent results while using fat from your own body. In this case, the possibility for complications to arise is much less because your immune system will not consider your fats as something foreign.

Also, surgeons tend to overfill the area that needs the fat transfer because, over time, your body can absorb up to 50% of the injected fats. Once some of the fats are absorbed, the remaining 50% of fats will stay permanently in the injected area. This is why three to four repeat sessions are recommended over a period of six months to a year in order to achieve the patient’s desired result.

Facial fat transfer is a mildly invasive procedure that takes around 30 minutes to an hour to finish at the doctor’s office. The procedure has three parts, namely, harvest, purification and transfer, and placement.

        1. Harvest

• The first step of the procedure is the administration of the anesthesia. In this case, they commonly use local anesthesia with sedation.
• Since the patient’s fat tissues are used for facial fat transfer, fat grafting is achieved through the process of liposuction. The surgeon makes an incision or two of about 3-5 mm on either the buttocks, belly, or thighs. Then, the doctor will use a stainless steel tube called a cannula and inserts it in the incision to remove the fats using a suction force.

         2. Purification and transfer

• When the surgeons have successfully extracted the fats from the patient’s thigh, buttocks, or belly, he inserts a test tube-like bottle and puts in a machine called a centrifuge. This machine applies a centrifugal force to the contents to separate the fluids that have different densities or to separate liquids from solids. This allows for the purest form of fat to be created.
• After the collected fats have separated in the centrifuge, the surgeons will extract the needed fats through a syringe.

        3. Placement

• The surgeon or his staff prepares the area for grafting through cleaning and sanitization.
• The surgeon then injects the fat cells that are in the syringe into the area of the face that needs grafting. He repeatedly injects the area with fats until he achieves the patient’s desired outcome.

Recovery from fat grafting varies from one person to another, depending on how their body takes time to heal from the operation. Although, the usual time for healing and downtime is a week, wherein the patient should take a leave from work and avoid strenuous exercise and daily activities. It is common to have minor swelling, bruising, and pain after the procedure that could interfere with visible results.

Your doctor will give you tips on how to maintain and take care of the treated area and will also provide you with pain medication to ease discomfort. The swelling and pain will gradually subside in a few days or weeks, and you will see the results within six months from the day of the procedure.

As seen on the before and after picture below, the patients’ faces have significantly increased in volume and look more youthful and smoother through the elimination of lines and wrinkles after having the facial fat grafting procedure. Of course, the results will not be that perfect at times because fat tissue after the transfer has a 50-50 survival rate.

Around 50% dies, while the other 50% survives and stays permanently in the grafted area. This is why repeat treatments are strongly recommended after a few months, up to a year. It will help to maintain the results and help with its overall retention of fat.

Tip plasty is a great solution for those who have a bulbous or round-tipped nose that can be bothersome in achieving a perfect, symmetrical appearance. Everyone desires to have the perfect looking nose, but not everyone was born with it. Noses come in different shapes and sizes, from crooked noses, round, pointy, and flat. No matter what your nose shape is, most people still desire that pointy symmetrical nose.

However, unlike other body parts wherein you can exercise to get your desired body shape, the nose you were born in will stay the same no matter how much you massage it or do exercises. This is where tip plasty comes in, and to know more about the procedure, read on!

Tip plasty is a surgical procedure that aims to make the appearance of the nose tip better. This surgery is only meant for the fixing of the nose tip and cannot treat other parts of the nose. A tip plasty is specifically for those individuals who have a bulbous nose or round-shaped nose that looks either fat or flat on the tip. What this procedure does is to create or adjust the elevation of the tip for it to look pointier and raised at the same time has a proper angle between the nose and lips.

Just like a rhinoplasty, tip plasty also has a lot of benefits that are quite similar. Some of the benefits that you can get from having a tip plasty are:

• Improves the appearance of your nose
• Improves breathing
• Fixes the effects that aging has done to the nose
• Fixes the deformities of the nose tip

Tip plasty refers to the area of the nose where reshaping and fixing are needed. This type of procedure only involves the tip of the nose and does not affect other nasal areas. On the other hand, rhinoplasty is for the reshaping and improvement of the size and symmetry of the person’s nose, which involves everything in the nasal structure. In other words, tip plasty is one type of rhinoplasty.

The two types of tip plasty surgery procedures that can be used depending on the case of the are called cartilage surgery and alar reduction.

• Cartilage surgery

This type of tip plasty involves the reshaping, implanting, and replacing of the cartilage in the patient’s nose. When it comes to implants, artificial implants cannot achieve the proper result; instead, an autoplasty is performed wherein the surgeon takes a piece of healthy tissue from neighboring body parts to implant on the area where the tissue has broken.

• Alar reduction

Alar reduction, also known as nostril reduction is for when the appearance of the nose looks flat even though it has a high nose bridge. The surgeon uses this type when the side of the nose looks large. Unlike cartilage surgery, it does not involve the cartilage; instead, it only focuses on the skin and muscles of the patient’s nose.

A tip plasty surgery can take around 30 minutes to 1 hour. Commonly, local anesthesia combined with sedation is administered for the patient to be as relaxed as possible during the operation. Before the procedure, the patient has a scheduled consultation with the doctor. It is during that time that the doctor will analyze which type of procedure and method to use depending on the patient’s case.

Cartilage tie

• Cartilage tie plasty is the method that involves the tying of the alar cartilage for the nose tip to protrude and look sharper.
• The surgeon will analyze the size and range of the cartilage. Depending on the nose condition, the surgeon will decide whether he will trim a small portion or remove the cartilage.
• This type is for people who already have a pointed tip nose but want to bring it out more.

Cartilage implant

• Cartilage implant tip plasty is the operation that makes an implant on the nose tip.
• This implant may or may not include the tying process depending on the condition of the patient’s nose.
• If the nose is flat due to excess fats, the surgeon will remove the fat first then put in the implant
• This method is mostly for those who want a more dramatic shape.

Cartilage reposition

• Cartilage reposition tip plasty involves the repositioning of the septum cartilage and putting it in the proper place.
• This method is the most complex under the cartilage surgery since it involves the cartilage, skin, and septum of the nose. Depending on the condition of the nose, an implant may also be included.
• This method is recommended for short or upturned nose or those with a nose bridge that is sunken either because of a failed rhinoplasty in the past or an injury.

Removal

• This method involves the removal of excess skin in the alar. The incision is also done in the lower area of the nostril since it is the part where the stitch will not be visible.
• This is recommended for those who have nostrils that are too wide because of the excess skin on the alar. It can also work for those who have thick alar skin

Tie

• This method requires an incision inside the nostrils. The method will reduce the size of the nostrils by tying the skin between the nostrils.
• This method is recommended to those who want a more natural yet good result since the stitches are inside the nose.

Right after a tip plasty, it is possible to experience mild discomfort, but this is nothing to worry about since your doctor will prescribe you pain medication. You should also expect that you will have to wear a nose splint for a week to protect the bones and cartilage in the operated area.

Moreover, it is a must that you avoid strenuous exercise and activities for two to three weeks. You should also always be mindful that you are not allowed to wear glasses for about four to five weeks, and never blow or pick your nose while the treated area is still healing.

After the procedure and recovery period, it is visible through the pictures below that there is a significant change in the nose of the patients after they underwent tip plasty surgery. As compared to the before pictures, their noses are more refined, pointed, and symmetrical in shape, which also enhances their facial appearance.

Tip plasty is one type of rhinoplasty, which focuses on improving the shape and size of the nose tip and is specifically for those people with a round nose tip that appears wide and broad. One way to fix this is through the types of procedures under bulbous nose rhinoplasty. When the problem is with the cartilage of the nose, there are three methods used for the surgery. On the other hand, if the issue on the nose is just the excess skin on the alar, then an alar reduction is performed.

Given the name of the surgical procedure, it is only recommended specifically for those who have bulbous or round nose, large nostrils, and dull noses to name some. Just like any plastic surgery, it is a must that this procedure is lead by an experienced surgeon to achieve the desired results just like the ones in the before and after picture. Also, with the bulbous nose rhinoplasty, it is guaranteed that the results can fix a broad nose and wide nostrils.

What is commendable about this procedure is that it is permanent and will look like you were born with the nose you had after surgery. If you have always wanted to have a better-looking nose tip, then tip plasty is for you. To be able better understand how this procedure can improve your nose tip, book a consultation now at your preferred clinic’s website.