Restore Bridge Height, Structure, and Breathing

Saddle nose (collapsed bridge) occurs when the nasal dorsum loses support, creating a scooped or flattened profile and often airway problems. At UE Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, our female board-certified rhinoplasty specialist rebuilds support and height using advanced cartilage-graft techniques for a strong, natural bridge and clear breathing.

Why Patients Choose Saddle Nose Correction

• Raise a depressed or “scooped” nasal bridge
• Correct collapse after trauma, infection, filler complications, or prior surgery
• Enderezar el perfil y mejorar el equilibrio punta-puente
• Restore nasal valve support to improve airflow
• Achieve durable, natural results that suit your facial proportions

Causas comunes que tratamos

• Trauma or fracture with loss of dorsal support
• Over-resection from prior rhinoplasty (cartilage removed excessively)
• Septal perforation, infection, or autoimmune cartilage loss
• Filler-related complications and tissue atrophy

Personalized Surgical Planning

We evaluate: skin thickness, septal integrity, internal/external valve function, dorsal height targets, and donor-cartilage availability. Digital profile goals and chin–nose harmony guide the reconstruction plan.

Reconstructive Techniques We May Use

• Rib (Costal) Cartilage Graft: Best for major collapse; allows strong L-strut and dorsal onlay reconstruction.
• Septal/Ear (Conchal) Cartilage: For moderate deficits or fine contouring.
• Dorsal Onlay & Spreader Grafts: Restore bridge height and internal valve angle for breathing.
• Septal Extension/Columellar Struts: Stabilize tip position and projection.
• Valve & Side-Wall Support: Battens or articulated grafts to resist future collapse.
• Soft-Tissue Camouflage: Fascia/SMAS for smooth contours under thin skin.

Adaptamos la elección del injerto a la resistencia requerida, la precisión del contorno y la disponibilidad del donante.

What to Expect on Surgery Day

• Anesthesia: General anesthesia
• Time: ~3–4.5 hours (extent dependent)
• Approach: Often open rhinoplasty for precision; closed elements used when suitable
• Goal: Stable structural rebuild + elegant dorsal profile + optimized airway
• Home: Usually same-day discharge after observation

Recovery & Aftercare

• Splint: ~5–7 days
• Bruising/swelling: improves in 1–2 weeks; refinements continue over 3–6 months
• Breathing: typically improves as swelling subsides and valves stabilize
• Activity: light daily tasks in a few days; avoid strenuous exercise ~3–4 weeks
• Follow-ups: scheduled to monitor graft stability and scar care

Results You Can Expect

• Raised, straightened bridge with natural dorsal lines
• Stable tip support and harmonious side profile
• Improved nasal airflow from valve restoration
• Estructura duradera diseñada para resistir futuros colapsos.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

• Depresión visible del puente o colapso de la bóveda intermedia
• Prior injury or surgery causing structural weakness
• Airflow limitation, valve collapse, or obstruction
• Expectativas realistas y voluntad de seguir los cuidados posteriores

Combining Procedures for Best Balance

• Chin augmentation or contouring for profile harmony
• Septoplasty/turbinate reduction for function
• Minor fat grafting to soften bony–cartilaginous transitions
• Skin/laser care for thin-skin camouflage where needed

Why Choose UE Plastic Surgery in Gangnam

• Female board-certified rhinoplasty specialist experienced in complex reconstruction
• Experiencia en cartílago costal, septal y auricular con planificación centrada en válvulas
• Líneas estéticas coreanas naturales con fuertes resultados funcionales.
• Hijab-friendly privacy, female clinical staff options
• English-speaking international-patient concierge in central Gangnam

Begin Your Saddle Nose Reconstruction

Rebuild your bridge height and breathing with customized Saddle Nose Surgery at UE Plastic Surgery, Gangnam, Seoul.
Book a private consultation (in-clinic or WhatsApp) for a precise plan tailored to your anatomy and goals.