Nose Bridge Surgery
Korean name: 콧대성형
About this procedure
A surgery to elevate or refine the nose bridge. There are methods using implants (such as silicone or Gore-Tex) or autologous cartilage (for detailed materials, refer to the 'No Implant · Autologous Cartilage' section).
Who it's for
Individuals looking to improve a low nose bridge or uneven nose bridge lines.
Effect
Aims to enhance the height and line of the nose bridge, with results varying by individual.
How long results last
Permanent
Procedure time
Approximately 1-2 hours (including cases performed with tip surgery, with variations in data).
Anesthesia
Sedation or general anesthesia — there are reports that rhinoplasty involving the nasal bones requires general anesthesia and a 1-2 day hospitalization, while procedures focused on implant insertion can be performed under sedation (with variations in data).
Downtime
Refer to common pattern (7 days for splint and stitch removal → 1 month for visible swelling to subside).
Hospital stay
Same-day (outpatient) is typical, but for revision or combined surgeries, it may vary by hospital (confirmation not possible).
Stitch removal
Around 7 days.
Swelling timeline
7 days — splint removal, 1 month — most visible swelling subsides, followed by several months — fine line stabilization.
Recommended stay in Korea
7-10 days (general guideline, hospital confirmation needed). Actual schedule to be confirmed during hospital consultation.
Often combined with
Often performed together with tip surgery (commonly grouped as 'Nose Surgery', quantitative ratio confirmation not possible).
Alternative procedures
No Implant · Autologous Cartilage Nose Surgery — material selection is the key difference.