Nose Tip Surgery
Korean name: 코끝성형
About this procedure
A surgery to adjust the height, angle, and shape of the nose tip using cartilage (autologous cartilage or implants)
Who it's for
Individuals looking to improve a blunt or droopy nose tip and the ratio with the nostrils
Effect
Aims to improve the shape of the nose tip, with results varying by individual
How long results last
Permanent
Procedure time
Approximately 30 minutes (based on standalone procedure, hospital data)
Anesthesia
Sedation anesthesia (based on hospital data)
Downtime
Refer to common patterns. It is noted that stabilization of the nose tip particularly takes 1 to 6 months (when using autologous cartilage)
Hospital stay
Same-day (non-admission)
Stitch removal
Around 7 days
Swelling timeline
7 days — splint removal, 1 month — visible swelling subsides, 1 to 6 months — complete stabilization of the nose tip line
Recommended stay in Korea
7 to 10 days (general guideline, hospital confirmation needed). Actual schedule to be confirmed during hospital consultation.
Often combined with
Often performed in conjunction with nose bridge surgery
Alternative procedures
Non-implant autologous cartilage rhinoplasty (ear cartilage is particularly frequently used for the nose tip line) — refer to the section below for material-specific characteristics