Nose · Sinsa, Gangnam · Seoul

Long Nose Correction in Seoul

For a nose that looks too long, or a tip that droops when you smile. Dr. Lee Yoo-jung shortens and supports the tip by a measured amount, so the nose lifts without turning up into a snub.

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Shortened, gently lifted nasal tip after long nose correction at UE Plastic Surgery, Seoul
1.5–2.5 hrs general anaesthesia or sedation
7 days until splint removal
7–10 days recommended stay in Seoul
14 yrs Dr. Lee as a board-certified surgeon

The short answer

Long nose correction is a rhinoplasty that shortens a nose whose tip sits too low or too far from the brow. The surgeon rotates the tip upwards and secures it with septal extension or columellar strut grafts, trims a long caudal septum or hanging columella, and sometimes releases a muscle that pulls the tip down on smiling. The aim is a natural nasolabial angle, not an upturned nose.

Dr. Lee Yoo-jung, board-certified plastic surgeon
Medically reviewed by Dr. Lee Yoo-jung , board-certified plastic surgeon · M.D., Ajou University · former director, Banobagi
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What is long nose correction?

A nose looks long when the distance from the brow to the tip is large compared with the rest of the face, or when the tip points downwards. Often a hump on the bridge adds to the effect, and with age the tip support weakens and the nose genuinely lengthens.

Correction is a form of tip plasty combined with work on the septum. Where a hump is present, it is lowered at the same time — see dorsal hump removal.

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Who benefits from nose shortening?

  • A tip that hangs downwards or sits below the nostrils on side view.
  • A droop when smiling caused by an active depressor muscle.
  • A hanging columella showing too much of the skin between the nostrils.
  • A nose that has lengthened with age as tip support weakens.
  • Realistic expectations — a modest lift, not a sharply upturned tip.

If your nose looks too short or the nostrils show too much after an earlier operation, the opposite problem applies — see contracted nose correction.

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How is a long nose shortened?

Septal extension graft Caudal septum trim Depressor release
Does what Fixes tip in new position Removes excess length Stops tip pulling down
Best for Weak, droopy tip Long septum, hanging columella Droop on smiling
Stability High Moderate on its own Adjunct only
Used alone? Sometimes Rarely No
Downtime 7–14 days 7–10 days Adds little
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What happens during surgery?

01 Measure the angles Dr. Lee checks the angle between lip and columella, tip position and how the nose moves when you smile.
02 Access An open approach usually gives the control needed for tip rotation.
03 Shorten Excess caudal septum or lateral crura is trimmed conservatively; the depressor muscle is released if active.
04 Fix the tip A septal extension or strut graft holds the new rotation so it does not drop again.
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Before & after

Illustration of a drooping nasal tip lifted to a balanced profile (before)Illustration of a drooping nasal tip lifted to a balanced profile (after) Before After
Illustration of the planned change — not a patient photograph. Individual results vary.

Relevant nose cases can be shown privately at consultation; see our before & after gallery for other procedures.

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How long is recovery after nose shortening?

Day 1–3 Tip feels stiff and swollen; upper lip can feel tight.
Day 7 Splint and stitches out; tip often looks slightly over-rotated at first.
Week 3–4 Lip stiffness eases; tip begins to settle downwards slightly.
Month 6–12 Final tip position and definition.

“A tip that is lifted too far looks worse than one that is slightly long. I aim for the angle that suits your lip and chin.”

Dr. Lee Yoo-jung · Chief Director
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What are the risks?

The main risks are over-rotation (a nose that looks short or shows too much nostril), the tip dropping back over time if support is inadequate, temporary upper-lip stiffness, asymmetry and prolonged tip swelling. Stable grafting and conservative rotation are our main protections against these.

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Frequently asked questions

Will my nose look upturned?

It should not. The aim is a natural angle for your face, and Dr. Lee plans conservatively.

Will the tip drop again?

Some settling is normal; strong support grafts help the tip hold its position long-term.

Does my smile change?

Releasing the depressor muscle can reduce tip droop on smiling without affecting the smile itself.

Can it be done with hump removal?

Yes, and the two are often combined because both make a nose look longer.

How long should I stay?

Around 7–10 days, until the splint is off and Dr. Lee has checked the result.

Who performs it?

Dr. Lee Yoo-jung does your consultation, operation and follow-up personally.

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Related procedures.

i. Tip Plasty Refining and lifting the tip. ii. Dorsal Hump Removal Lowering a bump on the bridge. iii. Large Nose Reduction When the whole nose feels big. iv. Contracted Nose The opposite: too short. v. Closed Rhinoplasty Scarless approach for smaller changes. vi. Rhinoplasty Our complete rhinoplasty guide.

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Let’s talk.

Send a relaxed side-profile and a smiling side-profile on WhatsApp so Dr. Lee can see how your tip moves and suggest how much lift suits you.

WhatsApp us → +82 2 516 6160
Address
16F, 616 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul · Sinsa Station Exit 6
Hours
Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00 · Sat 09:30–15:30
Surgeon
Dr. Lee Yoo-jung, board-certified plastic surgeon

This page is for general information and does not replace an in-person medical consultation. Results and recovery differ between individuals.