Uber Plastic Surgery Dr. Seo Seung-jo's YouTube Comment Reading, Answering Questions About Rhinoplasty! (Revision Rhinoplasty, Nasal Tip, Saddle Nose, etc.)

Hello! This is Uber Plastic Surgery.

Today on Uber Story,

we will take some time to answer

our subscribers' questions regarding rhinoplasty!

First of all, we apologize

for the late response to our subscribers' support,

and Uber Plastic Surgery's Dr. Seo Seung-jo

will briefly answer

the comments related to rhinoplasty!

The first question is a comment left by a subscriber

who is worried that the shape of their nasal tip is not maintained even after revision surgery~

The answer to this question is that the surgery just needs to be done well!

In rhinoplasty, the strength and direction of the strut graft,

and harmony with the skin condition are very important.

Everyone's nasal tip droops when they smile!

At this time, there are people whose nasal tip droops a lot

and people whose tip droops less.

Depending on that, under a precise diagnosis,

the surgery is performed slightly differently in terms of the direction or strength of the strut graft.

If the surgery is done too strongly at this time,

the nasal tip may not move, which can be uncomfortable!

The second question is related to columella surgery.

You were wondering if columellaplasty and a columellar strut graft

are the same surgery!

The columella is the pillar of the nose.

Common problems include a drooping columella or

one that goes inward, making it look like a so-called pig nose.

Correcting that shape is called columellaplasty,

and in the case of a columellar strut graft, it has a

very close relationship with a septal extension graft.

Usually, to raise the nose significantly,

a septal extension graft is performed.

If the septum is insufficient

but the patient wants surgery using only autologous tissue,

a columellar strut graft is incorporated.

Because this surgical method involves less of the hard part of the septum

and more of the soft part of the ear cartilage,

the nasal tip can be somewhat softer.

The third question is about a dorsal hump nose!

If a nose that is high but has a slightly bumpy hump

is only shaved down, the nose will completely sink,

which can make it look like a 'saddle nose'

with a depression on the bridge like a horse saddle.

In this case, shaving it down appropriately and inserting

autologous cartilage into the upper and lower parts of the hump

is the way to make the nose line neat and clean.

The fourth is a question left by a subscriber

who said they look more like Dr. Seo Seung-jo the more they look. The answer is NO!

Because Dr. Seo Seung-jo has a weak chin,

his opinion is that rather than rhinoplasty, it would be better to

add volume with a chin implant, chin filler,

square jaw Botox, contouring injections, or fat grafting.

The fifth question is about reducing a bulbous nasal tip.

Bulbous nasal tip reduction is bulbous nose surgery.

You can make the nasal tip smaller just by alar reduction

through cartilage tying and fat removal,

but this is usually limited to foreigners with thin skin.

For Koreans with thick skin on the nasal tip,

the nose must be raised together to see a noticeable effect.

The last question is about private health insurance for rhinoplasty!

I have a deviated nose and sometimes hear snoring when I lie down.

Can this be covered by private health insurance during surgery?

Yes, it can. Then, if the septum is deviated,

private health insurance coverage is possible for septoplasty.

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Uber Plastic Surgery Dr. Seo Seung-jo's rhinoplasty comment reading!

Were your questions answered?

As there were many questions related to the nasal tip,

we promise to return with a deeper and more in-depth topic!

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and see you next time! Bye~

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Frequently Asked Questions

My nasal tip still sags after revision rhinoplasty, what should I do?

Yes, revision surgery should be performed by adjusting the strength and directionality of the support to suit the patient's condition. Since the degree to which the nasal tip sags when smiling varies from person to person, it is important to perform precise surgery considering harmony with the skin condition. However, if fixed too strongly, the nasal tip may not move, causing discomfort.

Are columella plasty and columella strut graft the same surgery?

No, the two surgeries have different purposes and methods. Columella plasty is a surgery to correct the shape of a sagging or retracted columella. On the other hand, columella strut graft is a surgical method that uses autologous tissue to gently extend the nasal tip when the septal cartilage is insufficient for nasal augmentation.

Is it enough to just shave the bone during hump nose surgery?

No, simply shaving can result in a 'saddle nose' where the bridge of the nose is sunken. To prevent side effects, it is recommended to moderately shave the hump and then fill the empty spaces above and below it with autologous cartilage to create a smooth and clean nasal line.

Is it possible to correct a bulbous nose with alar reduction surgery alone?

It is possible for those with thin skin, but Koreans with thick nasal tip skin need to have their nose augmented as well. There are limitations to making the nostrils smaller with just cartilage tying and fat removal, so rhinoplasty of the nasal tip must be performed concurrently to see a noticeable bulbous nose correction effect.

My nose is crooked and I snore, can I get reimbursed by private insurance?

Yes, if it is a pathological problem where the nasal septum is deviated, private insurance coverage for septoplasty is possible. Septal deviation surgery for functional improvement, such as nasal congestion or snoring, rather than cosmetic rhinoplasty, can be covered according to the terms and conditions of your insurance policy.