RHINOPLASTY BY TYPE
Rhinoplasty by Type
Even within rhinoplasty, each nose type requires a different approach. Start by finding out which type your nose is.
Before choosing a rhinoplasty type
Consider the area that concerns you, the current condition of your nose, and any previous procedures before exploring the types below.
Area of concern
Separate concerns about the bridge, tip, and nostrils. Note what you hope to change from the front and side, as well as any breathing difficulty.
Previous procedures
If you have had nasal surgery or a procedure, note when it was done and which materials were used. Bring records if available so the current tissue can be assessed.
Questions for consultation
Ask about skin and cartilage condition, the scope of change, where and why a material might be used, limitations, and recovery. Material choice depends on its role after examination.
8 nose types
BEFORETYPE 01Low Nose RhinoplastyLow NoseSurgery that raises the bridge and projects the tip — usually performed together. Raising only the bridge makes the tip look droopy; projecting only the tip makes the bridge look sunken.Learn more
BEFORETYPE 02Hump Nose RhinoplastyHump NoseSurgery that refines the protruding section and reconnects the bridge line. Fewer cases need osteotomy than you might think.Learn more
BEFORETYPE 03Short & Upturned Nose RhinoplastyShort & Upturned NoseSurgery that lowers the tip so the nostrils show less. Your own cartilage (septal, ear or rib) supports the tip from below.Learn more
BEFORETYPE 04Long & Arrow Nose RhinoplastyLong & Arrow NoseSurgery that lifts the drooping tip to refine the profile. If the tip drops further when you smile, a muscle may be the cause, so we check that too.Learn more
BEFORETYPE 05Bulbous Nose RhinoplastyBulbous NoseSurgery that addresses what makes the tip blunt — splayed cartilage and thick skin — to give the tip definition.Learn more
BEFORETYPE 06Deviated Nose RhinoplastyDeviated NoseSurgery that straightens the bent bridge line and, when the septum is also deviated, corrects nasal obstruction too. The director personally checks both appearance and function.Learn more
BEFORETYPE 07Wide Bridge & Nasal Bone ReductionWide Bridge & OsteotomySurgery that gathers the nasal bones inward so the bridge reads sharp from the front. Because added height alone can make it look narrower, we first decide whether osteotomy is needed.Learn more
BEFORETYPE 08Alar ReductionAlar ReductionSurgery that tidies the lower nose by reducing flared alae or wide nostrils. The incision sits inside the alar crease so the scar stays out of sight.Learn more
Consultation
Not sure which type your nose is?
Consultation begins with a type diagnosis. With CT imaging and simulation, find the approach that fits your nose. Dr. Kim Hyung-taek takes personal responsibility from diagnosis through surgery and aftercare.
Book a 1:1 consultationOutcomes and side effects vary from person to person. Bleeding, infection, swelling and asymmetry may occur. Please consult our medical team before making a decision.