Two-Week Review After Revision Rhinoplasty for a Straight Nasal Profile
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Before / 2w post-op
I had my first rhinoplasty about 12 years ago using a silicone implant for the nasal bridge and septal cartilage for the nasal tip.
Over time, my nose gradually became more upturned and shorter in appearance, so I eventually decided to undergo revision rhinoplasty.
My main goals were to lower the nasal tip and change my previously curved profile into a straighter nasal line.
I researched many clinics for revision rhinoplasty, but I had difficulty finding one that consistently produced the type of straight profile I wanted.
Eventually, I came across RU Plastic Surgery and felt that Dr. Hyunju Kim’s aesthetic approach matched my preferences very closely.
After the consultation, I felt confident enough to schedule the surgery right away.
Dr. Kim recommended lowering the radix area around the glabella, lowering the nasal tip, and correcting the nasolabial angle.
For the surgical materials, a silicone implant with donor dermis was used for the nasal bridge, while autologous rib cartilage was used for the nasal tip.
I was surprised that I personally experienced very little visible swelling or bruising immediately after surgery.
Because of that, the early recovery process felt more manageable than I had expected.
As soon as the nasal splint was removed, I was already very pleased with the overall shape.
Now that a little over two weeks have passed, I feel that the areas I wanted to improve—the short, upturned appearance, the position of the nasal tip, and the curved profile—have all changed significantly in the direction I had hoped for.
Most of all, I am extremely satisfied with the straight nasal line and overall design.
Since I am still very early in the recovery process, I know the shape may continue to settle as the swelling changes, but at this point, the result has already exceeded my expectations.
I am very happy with how the revision is progressing so far.
