Rebuild Support and Soft Tissue After Over-Resection or Scarring

Una nariz contraída se produce cuando el soporte estructural y los tejidos blandos se han acortado o cicatrizado, a menudo después de una rinoplastia agresiva, una infección, problemas con los implantes o un traumatismo. Puede causar distorsión de la punta, retracción alar, tirantez de la piel, fosas nasales respingadas y problemas respiratorios. En UE Plastic Surgery en Gangnam, nuestra especialista en rinoplastia certificada restaura la longitud, el soporte y el deslizamiento de los tejidos blandos para una nariz con aspecto natural y que respira bien.

Why Patients Choose Contracted Nose Correction

• Correct short, upturned, or “pinched” nose appearance
• Treat alar retraction, notching, or visible nostrils
• Restore tip support and normal columella–alar balance
• Improve tight skin envelope and internal scarring
• Resolve collapse and improve airflow for comfortable breathing

Causas comunes que tratamos

• Over-resection of cartilage/skin in prior surgery
• Implant extrusion or infection with tissue loss
• Contractile scarring of the soft-tissue envelope
• Valve collapse from inadequate mid-vault support
• Trauma or repeated revisions leading to deformity

Personalized Planning and Assessment

We evaluate skin thickness/pliability, scar pattern, missing support elements (tip, L-strut, mid-vault), alar rim position, internal/external valve function, and donor-cartilage availability (septal/ear/rib). Digital photo mapping helps set realistic length and projection goals.

Reconstructive Techniques We May Use

• Rib (Costal) Cartilage Framework: Rebuilds L-strut and provides strong lengthening for severe contraction.
• Septal/Ear Cartilage Grafts: For moderate support and contour refinement.
• Spreader/Extended Spreader Grafts: Reopen the internal valve and lengthen the middle vault.
• Septal Extension / Columellar Strut: Stable tip projection and anti-retraction support.
• Alar Rim/Batten Grafts: Correct alar retraction and notching; prevent collapse.
• Composite Grafts (Skin + Cartilage): Restore missing rim tissue in advanced cases.
• Soft-Tissue Camouflage (Fascia/SMAS/Dermal): Smooth transitions, reduce irregularities, and improve thin-skin aesthetics.

What to Expect on Surgery Day

• Anesthesia: General anesthesia
• Tiempo: ~3–5 horas dependiendo de la gravedad y las necesidades del injerto.
• Approach: Often open rhinoplasty for precision; internal work combined as needed
• Disposición: Generalmente alta el mismo día con férula externa ~5–7 días

Recovery & Aftercare

• Hinchazón/moretón: más visible entre 1 y 2 semanas; el refinamiento continúa durante 3 a 6 meses
• Edema control, scar care, and taping/silicone as directed
• Avoid heavy exercise ~3–4 weeks; protect the nose from pressure/impact
• Graft settling and definition mature over 6–12 months

Results You Can Expect

• Restored nasal length and natural tip–nostril relationship
• Retracción alar corregida con un contorno de borde más suave
• Reopened mid-vault for improved breathing
• Soft, natural lines that suit your facial proportions
• Durable structure designed to resist re-contraction

Who Is a Good Candidate?

• Visible shortening, upturn, or alar retraction after prior rhinoplasty
• Functional obstruction (valve collapse) or implant complications
• Expectativas realistas sobre la reconstrucción por etapas y el cronograma de curación
• Willingness to consider rib cartilage for strength when required

Combining Procedures for Best Balance

• Septoplasty/turbinate reduction to optimize airflow
• Chin augmentation or contouring for profile harmony
• Skin/laser care to improve envelope quality in thin or scarred skin
• Facial fat grafting for soft-tissue finesse where indicated

Why Choose UE Plastic Surgery in Gangnam

• Female board-certified rhinoplasty specialist experienced in complex reconstructions
• Structure-first philosophy with meticulous grafting and valve support
• Natural Korean aesthetic lines with function-forward planning
• Hijab-friendly private rooms and female clinical staff options
• English-speaking international concierge in central Gangnam

Begin Your Contracted Nose Reconstruction

Rebuild length, support, and comfort with customized Contracted Nose Surgery at UE Plastic Surgery, Gangnam, Seoul.
Book a private consultation (in-clinic or WhatsApp) for a precise plan tailored to your anatomy, history, and goals.