[Diva Plastic Surgery] Wide Nostrils & Bulbous Nose Concerns… Solvable with Injections as well as Surgery

The nose, located at the center of the face, is a crucial area that balances the overall features.

Therefore, individuals with nasal complexes, such as wide nostrils, often seek rhinoplasty to achieve a nose line that harmonizes with their facial features.

Those who feel fear or apprehension about surgery often look for non-surgical procedures that can improve their nose line to an ideal shape without disrupting their daily lives.

Shall we take some time to resolve your curiosities through an interview with Dr. Kim Jong-myung, Director of Diva Plastic Surgery, published in a newspaper, discussing Diva Plastic Surgery's solutions that help address nasal complexes through both surgical and non-surgical methods?

Recently, there has been a growing interest in makeup, cosmetic procedures, and surgeries among people of all ages to create a more favorable impression on others.

In particular, the nose, being the most central feature of the face, plays a vital role in balancing the overall facial features. Therefore, many individuals with nasal shape complexes, such as wide nostrils, often seek appropriate rhinoplasty to resolve these issues.

Furthermore, those with wide nostrils or a so-called ‘bulbous nose’ often worry about giving a coarse impression to others and actively seek improvement. In the past, a wide and flat nose was considered to ‘bring good fortune,’ but it is no longer preferred in today's trend towards sharper and more sophisticated impressions.

While surgical methods are commonly sought to improve wide nostrils or a blunt nose, various non-surgical options such as nostril reduction injections (nose sculpting injections), nostril Botox, and Hiko nose fillers are gaining popularity, similar to surgery. This leads many to ponder whether surgery or a procedure would be better.

First, in the case of nostril reduction injections, a non-surgical method, it works by breaking down the soft tissue and fat that form the nasal ala, thereby reducing overly expanded nostrils.

Nose fillers adjust the height of the nasal bridge, creating a more refined and slender line for a flat nose. Hiko is a method that inserts PDO threads into the nasal tip to act as a support from within the nose, enhancing its three-dimensionality.

A characteristic of these non-surgical methods is that the height can be maintained for a certain period due to the internal adhesions formed in the soft tissue and the increased tissue volume.

On the other hand, nostril reduction surgery or bulbous nose surgery involves incisions to achieve more satisfactory results. For nostril reduction surgery, the method (incisional or non-incisional) is determined based on the width of the nostrils. Subsequently, the shape of the nostrils is corrected or beautified into an oval shape, reducing the width of the nose. This helps achieve a more refined nose shape that harmonizes with the facial features.

Bulbous nose rhinoplasty is similar to nostril reduction surgery but has different characteristics. If the nasal tip is broad, it can be improved by gathering the cartilage at the nasal tip and removing fat to create a slender line. If the exact cause of the broad nasal tip is identified, satisfactory results can be expected.

However, it is crucial to consider the ideal nose shape that suits each individual's facial proportions for reduction. Furthermore, the key is to achieve a natural look without any sense of artificiality through precise and delicate procedures.

Regarding this, Dr. Kim Jong-myung, Director of Diva Plastic Surgery in Sinsa-dong, stated, ‘If you are considering nostril reduction or bulbous nose rhinoplasty, it is important to have a thorough consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has extensive experience and expertise to determine the appropriate correction method for you.’ He added, ‘You can achieve satisfactory results by meeting with a medical team that can accurately assess your current condition and suggest the right method.’