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
• Straighten the profile and improve tip–bridge balance
• Restore nasal valve support to improve airflow
• Achieve durable, natural results that suit your facial proportions

Common Causes We Treat

• 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

我们评估以下因素：皮肤厚度、鼻中隔完整性、内/外瓣膜功能、鼻背高度目标值以及供体软骨的可用性。数字化轮廓目标和颏鼻协调性指导重建方案的制定。

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.

We tailor graft choice to required strength, contour precision, and donor availability.

What to Expect on Surgery Day

• Anesthesia: General anesthesia
• 时间：约3-4.5小时（视情况而定）
• 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
• Durable structure designed to resist future collapse

谁是合适的候选人？

• Visible bridge depression or mid-vault collapse
• Prior injury or surgery causing structural weakness
• Airflow limitation, valve collapse, or obstruction
• Realistic expectations and willingness to follow aftercare

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
• Rib/septal/ear cartilage expertise with valve-focused planning
• Natural Korean aesthetic lines with strong functional outcomes
• 为佩戴头巾的女性提供私密空间，并有女性临床工作人员可供选择。
• 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.