Two-Week Review After Implant-Free Rhinoplasty for a Drooping, Arrow-Shaped Nose
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Before / 2w post-op
Before surgery, I was especially bothered by how my nasal tip appeared to droop downward like an arrow-shaped nose when I smiled.
My main aesthetic goal was to lift and refine the nasal tip rather than dramatically change the entire nose.
I also tended to sleep with my mouth open because of nasal breathing discomfort, so I wanted to undergo functional nasal surgery for rhinitis at the same time.
I visited several clinics for consultations, but I had difficulty finding a surgical style that immediately matched what I wanted.
While continuing to research through YouTube and cosmetic surgery apps, I focused on clinics known for creating natural yet refined results and eventually scheduled a consultation at RU Plastic Surgery.
After meeting with Dr. Hyunju Kim, I felt very confident in the surgical plan.
I had already placed a deposit at another clinic, but after the consultation at RU Plastic Surgery, I decided to cancel that reservation and scheduled my surgery with Dr. Kim on the same day.
For my rhinoplasty, we planned to avoid using a conventional synthetic implant for the nasal bridge.
Autologous rib cartilage was used for the nasal tip, along with osteotomy of the nasal bridge, minor bony reduction around the upper nasal bridge and glabellar area, and correction of the long, drooping appearance of the nose.
I also underwent two functional nasal procedures for rhinitis to address my breathing concerns.
One of the reasons I felt comfortable choosing Dr. Kim was his extensive experience with rhinoplasty using autologous rib cartilage.
I was also reassured by the relatively efficient surgical plan he explained during consultation.
In my own case, the postoperative swelling was milder than I had expected.
Even though I am only two weeks postoperative, much of the initial swelling has already decreased, and I am very satisfied with how the recovery is progressing so far.
Most importantly, I feel much more confident about my side profile.
From the front, I also like that when I smile, the columella no longer appears to drop downward as noticeably as it did before, which has significantly improved the arrow-shaped appearance that used to bother me.
Since I am still very early in the recovery process, I know the final shape will continue to change, but at this stage, I am already very pleased with the direction of the result.
