Treatment Overview
Nasal Tip Projection Surgery is a rhinoplasty technique designed to enhance or refine the forward projection of the nasal tip. Many patients feel their nose appears too short, flat, or under-projected, which can disrupt overall facial harmony.
In Korea, surgeons use advanced cartilage grafting, suturing techniques, and structural support methods to achieve a more defined, natural-looking tip projection that balances with the nasal bridge, lips, and chin. Both aesthetic enhancement and functional stability are prioritized, ensuring the nose looks refined but remains strong over time.
Purpose & Benefits
- Improves nose definition and enhances facial balance.
- Corrects a short or under-projected tip.
- Creates a more refined and elegant nasal contour.
- Provides better harmony between the nasal bridge and nasal tip.
- Uses structural grafts (septal, ear, or rib cartilage) to ensure long-lasting stability.
- Commonly combined with bridge augmentation or tip refinement for overall profile improvement.
Ideal Candidates
- Patients with a flat, round, or poorly defined nasal tip.
- Those with ethnic or genetic nose shapes featuring less projection.
- Individuals with a short or upturned nose.
- Patients seeking natural refinement rather than dramatic changes.
- Those who may have lost tip definition due to previous rhinoplasty or trauma.
Possible Risks & Complications
- Temporary swelling and bruising around the nose and cheeks.
- Asymmetry or over-projection if healing varies.
- Minor scarring (hidden in natural creases).
- Risk of graft resorption in rare cases.
- Revision surgery may be needed if results shift over time.
Surgical Techniques Used
- Columellar Strut Graft: Provides tip support and stable projection.
- Shield Graft: Enhances definition of the nasal tip.
- Tip Suture Techniques (Dome Binding, Transdomal, Interdomal): Refine and project the tip naturally.
- Cartilage Grafting (Septal, Ear, Rib): Strengthens and extends the nasal tip.
- Open or Closed Approach: Open for complex grafting, closed for simpler refinements.
Recovery & Aftercare
- Initial Recovery: 7–10 days of swelling and bruising.
- Splint/Cast Removal: Usually after 5–7 days.
- Return to Daily Life: Most patients resume normal routines within 1–2 weeks.
- Exercise Restrictions: Avoid heavy exercise for 4–6 weeks.
- Final Results: Full refinement visible after 6–12 months as swelling subsides.
- Korean clinics often provide aftercare packages such as swelling reduction treatments and scar management.
Results & Longevity
- Permanent improvement in nasal tip projection and definition.
- Balanced side profile and facial harmony.
- Natural results that match the patient’s ethnic and facial features.
- Long-lasting stability due to cartilage grafting techniques.
Treatment Process in Korea
- Consultation & 3D Imaging: Surgeons analyze facial proportions and simulate potential results.
- Customized Surgical Plan: Selection of graft type (septal, ear, rib) and tip projection method.
- Surgery: Performed under sedation or general anesthesia depending on case complexity.
- Immediate Recovery: Splint applied; swelling management treatments provided.
- Follow-Up Care: Regular checkups, scar care, and swelling reduction therapies offered by the clinic.
Why Korea?
- Global Leader in Rhinoplasty: Korean surgeons specialize in structural nose reshaping with natural aesthetics.
- Advanced Cartilage Techniques: High success in stable, long-term tip projection.
- Tailored to Ethnic Needs: Especially skilled in enhancing under-projected tips common in Asian and African nose types.
- Medical Tourism Support: Clinics provide translation, recovery care, and international patient assistance.
Cost Range
The cost of Nasal Tip Projection in Korea depends on complexity and graft type:
- Simple Tip Sutures: ₩4,500,000 – ₩6,000,000 KRW ($3,500 – $4,600 USD)
- Tip Projection with Septal Cartilage Graft: ₩6,500,000 – ₩9,000,000 KRW ($5,000 – $7,000 USD)
- Rib Cartilage Grafting for Strong Projection: ₩9,000,000 – ₩13,000,000 KRW ($7,000 – $10,000 USD)
- Revision Tip Projection Surgery: ₩10,000,000 – ₩15,000,000 KRW ($7,700 – $11,500 USD)
Popular Clinics in Korea for Nasal Tip Projection
- ID Hospital: Expertise in structural rhinoplasty with advanced cartilage grafting.
- Banobagi Plastic Surgery: Known for natural tip refinement surgeries.
- JW Plastic Surgery: Specializes in complex tip projection and revision rhinoplasty.
- View Plastic Surgery: Offers 3D planning and precise profile adjustments.
- MINE Plastic Surgery: Popular with international patients seeking natural definition.
