Successful Revision Rhinoplasty for Contracted Nose Deformity
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I had my primary rhinoplasty at another clinic 12 years ago,
and over time, I gradually developed a contracted nose.
About five years after the surgery,
it became clear that revision surgery would be necessary—
not only based on my own observations,
but also from comments made by people around me.
The tip of my nose had become severely deformed,
to the point where it was visibly abnormal.
I wasn’t looking for a dramatic, celebrity-like transformation.
I simply wanted the nasal tip to be lowered
and restored to a more natural position.
I asked friends with experience in cosmetic procedures
where I should go for contracted nose revision
and which surgeon was known for this type of surgery.
Unfortunately, none of them had undergone this specific revision,
so I had to research on my own.
I began extensively searching online
and browsing patient communities
to find cases similar to mine.
I focused on reviews that detailed
the degree of correction achieved,
the materials used during surgery,
and how the nasal contour improved after revision.
Through this process,
I discovered RU Plastic Surgery and Dr. Hyunjoo Kim.
Among all the reviews I read,
Dr. Kim’s stood out the most—
especially those highlighting his skillful use
of autologous rib cartilage
for nasal bridge reconstruction
in contracted nose revision cases.
What impressed me most
was how confidently and precisely
he handled complex revisions
using multiple surgical techniques.
Now, just over one month post-op,
I am very satisfied with my results.
It feels as though all the effort I put into research
has finally paid off.
When the splint was removed one week after surgery,
the nasal bridge was still somewhat swollen,
but the nasal tip had already come down beautifully,
and the overall line looked better than I had hoped.
At one month post-op,
the swelling has subsided significantly,
and my nose appears smaller and much more natural.
People around me can’t even tell
that I had revision surgery—
they assume it’s simply a well-done nose from before.
It honestly feels like
my contracted nose was successfully corrected
in a single surgery.
