Bulbous Nose Correction in Seoul, Korea
Slim a round, wide nasal tip into a defined, balanced shape by reshaping the tip cartilages and supporting them with your own tissue.
- Board-certified plastic surgeons
- English-speaking support
- 400 m from Gangnam Station
Bulbous nose correction refines a broad, rounded tip. Depending on the cause — wide tip cartilages, thick skin or excess soft tissue — the surgeon trims and sutures the cartilages, removes soft tissue and adds cartilage support to create a narrower, more defined tip.
- Surgery time
- Approx. 1.5–2 hours
- Anesthesia
- Sleep (IV) or general anesthesia
- Splint & stitches out
- Around day 5–7
- Recommended stay in Seoul
- 7–10 days
Who is a candidate?
Patients whose main concern is a round, heavy or poorly defined tip.
Wide nostrils are often treated at the same time with alar reduction.
- Round or "ball-shaped" nasal tip
- Wide tip cartilages
- Thick nasal skin with little definition
- Tip that looks heavy compared with the bridge
- Desire for a natural, not pinched, tip
Why a tip looks bulbous
Wide cartilage
Broad or widely spaced lower lateral cartilages.
Thick skin
Thick skin and soft tissue blur the tip shape.
Weak support
A tip lacking support can spread and drop.
Wide nostrils
Flared alae make the lower nose look larger.
Bulbous nose correction before & after
A slimmer, more defined tip improves the balance of the whole face.
Results vary between individuals depending on anatomy, technique and healing. Possible complications include bleeding, infection, inflammation and asymmetry. Photos are shared with patient consent and identities are protected.
Correction techniques
Cartilage trimming
Conservative cephalic trim reduces tip width.
Suture techniques
Dome sutures narrow and define the tip.
Soft-tissue debulking
Removes excess fibrofatty tissue in thick skin.
Cartilage support
Septal or ear cartilage maintains shape — see ear cartilage.
Alar reduction
Narrows nostrils — see alar reduction.
Tip plasty
Related procedure — see tip plasty.
Bulbous nose correction process for international patients
- Online consultation Send front and side photos via WhatsApp for a preliminary review.
- In-clinic consultation Your surgeon examines the nose, explains options, risks and a personalized quote.
- Surgery day Surgery with anesthesia managed by a board-certified anesthesiologist.
- Splint & stitch removal Usually around day 5–7, followed by a check-up.
- Follow-up Remote aftercare support after you return home.
Bulbous nose correction recovery
Typical milestones after surgical rhinoplasty (individual healing varies):
| Days 1–3 | Peak swelling and bruising; keep the head elevated and rest. |
|---|---|
| Days 5–7 | Splint and stitches removed; light daily activities resume. |
| Weeks 2–3 | Most bruising fades; many patients are comfortable flying home. |
| Months 1–3 | Most swelling subsides; avoid pressure on the nose and contact sports as instructed. |
| 6–12 months | Final contour, especially of the tip, becomes fully visible. |
Detailed instructions: Rhinoplasty aftercare guide · Pricing factors: Nose surgery cost in Korea
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YUNO Plastic Surgery Clinic · 9F, W Tower, 54 Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea · 400 m from Gangnam Station Exit 10, 60 m from Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 7 · Mon–Fri 09:30–19:00, Sat 09:30–17:00 (closed Sundays & public holidays)
