Preserve Your Identity With Natural, Balanced Nose Refinement

African rhinoplasty focuses on refining shape while honoring ethnic features. At UE Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, our female board-certified rhinoplasty specialist tailors each plan to your goals—enhancing bridge definition, tip support, and nostril balance with results that look authentically you, not “westernized,” unless you request it.

Why Patients Choose African Rhinoplasty

• Define a low bridge while maintaining natural contours
• Refine a broad or under-projected tip without over-rotation
• Balance wide nostrils or thick alar base conservatively
• Straighten asymmetry and improve breathing function
• Achieve camera-friendly refinement that still feels like you

Personalized Planning for African Nasal Anatomy

We consider:

• Skin thickness and soft-tissue envelope (impacts definition)
• Radix & dorsum height (bridge starting point and lines)
• Tip support & projection (often requires graft reinforcement)
• Alar base width & nostril shape (balance, not over-resection)
• Airway function (septum, valves) and prior procedures

Your goals guide whether we prioritize bridge definition, tip refinement, alar base balance, or a combination approach.

Techniques We May Use

• Dorsal Augmentation: Subtle bridge enhancement with cartilage onlay (septal/ear/rib) for smooth, natural lines.
• Tip Support & Definition: Columellar/Septal extension grafts, shield/onlay grafts for structure without an over-lifted look.
• Alar Base Reduction (Conservative): Precise sill/alar wedge adjustments to refine width while preserving natural curvature.
• Spreader/Valve Grafts: Improve internal valve angle for stable breathing.
• Osteotomies & Alignment: Correct crookedness and refine base symmetry as needed.
• Camouflage & Soft-Tissue Shaping: Fascia/SMAS for smoother contours beneath thicker skin.

All grafting is planned to enhance, not erase, your ethnic character.

What to Expect on Surgery Day

• Anesthesia: General anesthesia
• Time: ~2–4 hours depending on scope
• Approach: Open or closed, chosen for precision and scarring considerations
• Home: Typically same-day discharge with external splint ~5–7 days

Recovery & Aftercare

• Swelling/bruise peak: first week; most desk work resumes ~7–10 days
• Exercise: avoid strenuous activity ~3–4 weeks
• Definition under thicker skin refines gradually; final contour evolves over 6–12 months
• Follow-ups focus on scar care, edema control, and symmetry checks

Results You Can Expect

• Naturally defined bridge and tip that suit your features
• Balanced nostril width and base symmetry
• Improved facial harmony in profile and front view
• Preserved ethnic identity—with refinement tailored to your goals

Who Is a Good Candidate?

• Desire for refinement without losing identity
• Interest in conservative alar adjustments and durable tip support
• Good general health and realistic expectations
• Primary or revision cases (including implant-to-cartilage conversion)

Combining Procedures for Best Balance

• Chin augmentation (implant/filler) for profile harmony
• Facial fat grafting for midface or temple balance
• Septoplasty/turbinate reduction for breathing issues
• Skin/laser care to support definition with thicker skin

Why Choose UE Plastic Surgery in Gangnam

• Female board-certified rhinoplasty specialist experienced with diverse ethnic anatomies
• Structure-first planning for definition that lasts under thicker skin
• Conservative alar base philosophy—refined, not over-resected
• Hijab-friendly privacy with female clinical staff options
• English-speaking international concierge in central Gangnam

Begin Your African Rhinoplasty Journey

Explore a customized plan that refines your nose while honoring your unique features at UE Plastic Surgery, Gangnam, Seoul.
Book a private consultation (in-clinic or WhatsApp) to discuss goals, options, and recovery in detail.