Showing posts with label alar plasty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label alar plasty. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Different Types of Rhinoplasty

Which Rhinoplasty is Best For Me? 


Rhinoplasty, also known as nose surgery, is one of the most common types of cosmetic plastic surgeries performed. This, however, is hardly surprising since the nose is something that is constantly display, dead center in the middle of your face. It's no wonder this surgery is so often frequented. 

So what type of nose surgery is best for me? You'd be surprised, not everyone has the same nose or needs the same surgery. There are so many different types of nose surgeries, you'd be amazed. 

First, there's the bridge. The bridge can be flat, big, wide, have a bump, or have deviation. It may be too thin or it may be too bulky. The tip, it can be too short, or it may even be too bulbous or too long. As for the wing of the nose, otherwise known as the alar, they may be too wide when you smile or too round.

Aside from these surgeries, there are many surgeries that a plastic surgeon must take into consideration.


Reduction Rhinoplasty
A majority of patients seeking rhinoplasty surgery are generally concerned that the size of their nose is disproportionate with their facial features. 

Areas of particular concern are the presence of a bump on the bridge of the nose, excessive width of the bridge tip, and possibly the width of the nostrils.

In the picture to the right, you see that this patient only underwent alar plasty: reduction of the nostril wings.


Augmentations Rhinoplasty
Augmentation rhinoplasty is basically the surgery where the dimensions of the nose are increased.

This is probably probably the most frequented nose surgery by Asians since their nose bridge tends to lack bridge and dimension. In this case, an implant may be used to add height and dimension to the area that is needed.


Ethnic Rhinoplasty
In essence, all rhinoplasty procedures are ethnic rhinoplasty since we must take into consideration the ethnic structure, and characteristics of the shape, along with the skin and facial proportions.

For example, Asians may prefer a more soft, delicate nose frame to go along with their soft facial features, where as a caucasian or middle eastern may prefer a more strong nose lone to go with their stronger facial features.

Post-traumatic Rhinoplasty
This procedure is for those who have undergone facial trauma. Injuries to the nose frequently lead to damage in the bone and cartilage support, which could lead to a change in their appearance due to deviation, assymetry, or problems in the air way.

Deviations of the bones and cartilages of the nose, can be reset with relatively good success rate 







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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Who Needs Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty?



People who have a bulbous nose find that their nose is very low, wide, and blunt. The nose is the center of our face, so having a slim, projected tip can give our overall impression a much more sophisticated touch. Those who have a blunt tip, may want to slim and redefine their tip. Depending on the bridge height, you can do bridge augmentation + tip plasty together for your ideal result.




A bulbous nose can be divided into 3 types and the surgical plan is different depending on your nose structure.



First Type of Bulbous Nose: Stubby Tip

If your tip is stubby, nasal tip cartilage needs to be bound and projected. 

Second Type: Wide Alars
Tip projection would not be enough to achieve your ideal look if you have wide alars. Though patients at GNG Hospital initially consider only bulbous nose correction, they usually end up deciding to get alar reduction as well. The rims of the alar are removed and the shape of nostrils is also corrected.



Third Type: Bulbous Tip + Wide Alars

Mostly, patients who are considering bulbous rhinoplasty have both a bulbous tip and wide alars together. Thus, in most cases of bulbous nose reduction surgeries, patients generally decide to undergo both surgeries for a higher satisfaction rate!


Thickness of skin, height of your nose bridge and overall harmony of your face should be checked and considered when you are making surgical plan. With professional consultants and doctors at GNG Hospital, I am sure that you can achieve your aesthetic goal!


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Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Rhinoplasty Without Artificial Implant at GNG Hospital! -- NoPlant Nose Job

이미지: 사람 1명, 셀카, 근접 촬영



Rhinoplasty Without an Implant?

In Korea, silicone and goretex is widely used for its sleek, perfect finish. In photos, especially, the nose can look perfect in every angle. Silicone can be a great option for patients with low height and/or minimal definition. However, in the case that the patient has an adequate aesthetic height, there's no actual reason for an implant. To thin the nose, the bones do need to be broken, but this can be done in a way that would not require a subsequent dorsal implant. 

이미지: 사람 1명, 웃고 있음, 셀카, 근접 촬영


So, what are the options?

We can harvest cartilage from either your nasal septum or possibly the ear, then graft it into the bridge, eliminating the need for a nasal implant. In the case that the patient doesn't have enough of both, then donor cartilage will be used instead or fused with the other materials. Another popular option can also be cartilage extraction from the patient's rib. Through advanced methods and 
primary focus on research and development ahead of its time, GNG Hospital has developed the NoPlant Rhinoplasty

이미지: 사람 1명, 셀카, 근접 촬영

What is NoPlant Rhinoplasty?

NoPlant Rhinoplasty uses dermis and bionic prosthesis instead of artificial prosthesis. Usually, dermis tends to be absrobed as time passes.
Since NoPlant Rhinoplasty uses fine ground diced cartilage powder wrapped in fascia, the possibility of absorption is very low and shock resistant. The bridge line is very natural and people will hardly notice you did rhinoplasty!

Another case when NoPlant rhinoplasty is needed is when medial osteotomy or rasping is needed for a hump nose. Since the bones cannot be cut or rasped down perfectly straight, diced cartilage can be used to fill in the grooves of the bridge for a more smooth, sleek flow from bridge to tip - mimicking that of an artificial implant.

This method is also popular to patients who are considering revision after a botched nose job or implant rejection.


Why GNG Hospital? 

People interested in plastic surgery do not take into consideration that an aesthetic nose may result in functional problems. This may include things like reduced nasal passage way resulting in nasal obstruction or problems with breathing. Reduced nasal airway can result from different procedures meant to give your nose its desired shape, including lateral osteotomy, narrowing of nasal cartilage along with alar reduction. However, at GNG this is not an issue at all since our doctors are ENT certified.

After an X-Ray and CT scan and face to face consultation with ours doctors, the doctor and you will decide which method is best for you and your nose based on your nose structure, skin type, and ideal nose type. 

All factors will be considered when deciding which method is best for you. 



Questions about rhinoplasty and which method is best for you and your nose type? Let us know!








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Friday, December 22, 2017

Why You Should Never Use an L-shaped Silicone!


L Silicone VS. I Silicone Implant



L-shaped implants are quick and easy to use when projecting the overall height of the nasal bridge and tip. With half the surgery time, the patient can get an easy projected (taller) line linked from bridge to tip. They were used in the past due to the easy, simple handling and reduced time in the surgery room. However, with the advancement of technology and methods, the I implant has come a long way to help surgeons design a more natural nose line from bridge to tip.

Some issues with the notorious L implant include:
⟹ Pressure from the corner angle of the L causing extrusion or necrosis in the tip ⟹ Bulbous or stretched nose tip ⟹A Pointy or unnatural line and tip ⟹Redness and/or thinning of skin ⟹Higher risk of infection ⟹Unsatisfactory elevation/balance of the dorsum or tip

The idea of the shape of the L implant may have been a good idea, but it has not achieved the results that were intended.


As you can see in the photo above, the skin above the implant doesn't remain the same. The skin becomes thinner and thicker along the bridge while the corner angle of the L has an uneven amount of skin and fat tissue around it.


For more information about which implant is safe and recommended by GNG Doctors, let us know!

GNG Hospital offers:
⧭⧭ Diced Cartilage (rib or donated)
⧭⧭ Customized Silicone
⧭⧭ Customized Goretex
⧭⧭ Skin + Fat Graft
⧭⧭ Fascia Wrap
⧭⧭ Filler




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Friday, December 8, 2017

Skin Graft Rhinoplasty for a Piggy Nose




How Can I Correct My Piggy Nose?


Visible #nostrils ? Upturned nose? Pinched nose? Skin grafts can be very good at matching nose skin if chosen from the correct location. The inner ear or "concha" can be useful for nose tips since it may have similar pore appearance due to glands called sebaceous glands on the nose and ear. Other areas behind and in front of the ear can also be used but the skin color and texture and thickness match are critical.


Please consult with a board certified specialist who can assist you with achieving the results you seek.

Not only does GNG focus on the surgery itself, but on the importance of systematic post-operative care. From therapeutically pressure-concentrated oxygen treatment to high-frequency infrared de-swelling laser care, the quickest, smoothest recovery can be ensured. With 31 private hospital rooms ready in our ward under the finest clinical care by the leading medical team, the patient can stay up to 1-2 nights to ensure a thorough, safe, and full recovery during their stay





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Monday, November 27, 2017

What goes in and on your nose after rhinoplasty?

So what exactly goes in and on your nose after rhinoplasty?


1. External cast: the external blue cast will be molded over the nose immediately after surgery to maintain nasal bones in their new position. Kind of like a helmet to protect and secure! 

2. Internal cast: also known as Silastic, is a bendable, flexible plastic nasal stent used to protect and secure the internal structure of your nose.

3. Nasal packing: After surgery, nasal packing will be inserted to soak up any immediate discharge, blood, Mucous, etc. following surgery

4. Stitches: the blue stitches will be removed on the 7th day post-op along the columella and possible alar region. White dissolvable stitches will be used along the inner inside of the nose; they will dissolve within the next few weeks

5. Depending on what the doctor recommends, many of few options can be considered for bridge augmentation: silicone, goretex, rib cartilage, donated rib cartilage, and/or fascia graft. Fat or filler can be another option as well.



🌀External + internal cast, stitches: 7th day removal
🌀Nasal packing: 2nd-3rd day removal



🔸🔹Days in Korea: 7-8 days post-op






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Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Haeun's Real story! Alar Plasty, Bulbous Nose, Wide Nose, Nasal Obstruction


Haeun Kim #alarplasty #bulbousnose #widenose #nasalobstruction

Before surgery

7th day post-op

The cast was removed on the 7th day post-op!
I still need to be careful but I am meeting my friends, going to work and having normal life.
I can see my nose tip is lifted nicely hehe :)
14th day post-op

2 silicon pads were removed on the 2nd week post-op.
Breathing was a lot easier :)
21st day post-op

Swelling went down a lot and I can see the shape more clearly!!
Isn't it pretty? 
All my friends said the result is really good hehe
1 month post-op

Finally, it's been 1 month post-op!
Originally, I wanted to get alar plasty with rhinoplasty but doctor suggested for me to wait for 2 months to see the shape after swelling goes down which will give a better idea whether I actually need it or not. 
So I have been waiting for 2 months! 
2 months post-op

FINALLY!!! I got alar plasty guys !!!!
It is like a magic! haha
I was worried about the scar because I have read some reviews about the bad scar which looks messy.
But mine was really clean and almost not visible! (YEAH!!)
3 months post-op

I feel I don't have swelling anymore and it looks really natural!
Also, I feel way more comfortable when I breath. 
Why didn't I get it earlier?
I feel really happy~ Thank you GNG Hospital and good luck in everything!


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Friday, September 29, 2017

Facial Feminization Rhinoplasty at GNG Hospital!




She will be back in November to undergo other surgeries! Stay tuned! We can't wait to see her transformation!
No implants or artificial materials were used in this surgery! For more information about rhinoplasty or other plastic surgery procedures, contact us now!
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Sunday, August 6, 2017

GNG Plastic Surgeons Introduce GNG Hospital!



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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Paul's Hump Nose Correction at GNG Hospital

Before Surgery

Surgical Plan
Open Rhinoplasty
Hump reduction (osteotomy)
Tip plasty (ear cartilage only)
Bulbous Tip Correction


1 week post-op
"A little less bruising today and my breathing is really improving. Please let Dr. Son know that my sense of smell is better now than it was before the operation. I really appreciate his good work!"







2 weeks post-op
"Hey so it’s been two weeks since my rhinoplasty with Dr. Son at GNG. I am really happy with how my recovery is going and they’ve been great with checking up to see how I’m doing.









There’s still a little bit of bruising on my bridge and some swelling of my tip. I think I still have a few dissolvable stitches in there somewhere and the scar on my columella needs more time to heal but I don’t think anyone at work has noticed!







Obviously it’s still fairly early but I’m impressed by how straight Dr. Son was able to make my bridge even though we didn’t use any implants. Even with the swelling, my tip is already way less bulbous and doesn’t hang downwards anymore. So yeah, I’m feel pretty good about my results even at this stage.

With each passing day I can see and feel improvements, especially my sense of smell. It is even better now than it was before my procedure! My breathing also feels smoother, almost effortless.

Bonus information: I’m happy to report that AirPods still fit well in my left ear after having cartilage taken from it!"

1 month post-op
"It’s been over a month since I had my rhinoplasty and I’m back to give you another update!

So I've been avoiding the sun as much as possible, as it’s super important not to get my nose sunburnt! Not working out has also helped my recovery progress. But it feels like I should be okay to gradually start working back up to my pre-surgery routine over the next few weeks without causing a nosebleed. I will have to avoid contact sports for a few more months at least though!"



2 months post-op
"Dr. Son flattened the nasal hump and my side profile is basically a million times better now. It’s even more impressive because he did it without an implant. I also really like the way he used cartilage from my ear to improve the area at the top of the bridge.

Straight after the cast came off, I had some funny skin discolouration where my bridge had been smoothed down. Over the last four weeks that has slowly returned to normal and is hardly noticeable now.

The numbness in my nose and ear (where I had cartilage taken from) is still there but the sense of feeling is definitely coming back.

I think I still have swelling in my upper lip and nose tip, so I'm hoping they will both eventually become more natural looking. I’ve learnt to appreciate the importance of being patient when recovering from a rhinoplasty and not worrying too much about things that usually sort themselves out over time. Especially when you've had a lot done!

I may have mentioned it before, but I really appreciate how much my breathing and sense of smell has improved. One of the things that really appealed to me about GNG was the way they care about not only improving how your nose looks, but also taking care that it functions well."



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