Bulbous Nose
Korean name: 복코
About this procedure
A surgery that improves the bulbous nose shape, characterized by a round and wide tip and nostrils, through line reduction and cartilage reshaping. It is often performed in conjunction with nostril reduction.
Who it's for
Individuals looking to improve the appearance of a round and wide nose.
Effect
Aims to reduce and reshape the nose line, with results varying by individual.
How long results last
Permanent
Procedure time
Within 2 hours (based on materials introduced with nostril reduction)
Anesthesia
Generally performed under sedation (individual primary data not confirmed)
Downtime
Refer to common patterns
Hospital stay
Same-day (non-admission) (general standard, hospital confirmation required)
Stitch removal
Around 7 days
Swelling timeline
Refer to common patterns
Recommended stay in Korea
7 days (general standard, hospital confirmation required). Actual schedule to be confirmed during hospital consultation.
Often combined with
Often performed in conjunction with nostril reduction (introduced together in hospital materials as 'Bulbous Nose & Nostril Reduction')
Alternative procedures
Nostril reduction alone — Bulbous Nose includes a wider area up to the tip.