Men's surgery

Men's rhinoplasty

A male nose should run straight from bridge to tip rather than curving as a female nose does. Epic raises the bridge enough to balance the more prominent male brow and extends the tip for a straight line, accounting for thicker skin and a wider dorsum.

Who it suits

  • Low bridge relative to a prominent brow ridge
  • Want a straight, masculine nasal line
  • Short or over-upturned tip

Technique highlights

  • Straight line designed from glabella to tip
  • Height calculated against male facial structure
  • Suited to thicker skin and a wider male dorsum

Surgical steps

  • One-to-one consultation and facial analysis with the specialist surgeon before an individual plan is drawn up.
  • Anaesthesia: sleep sedation. The procedure itself takes 1-1.5 hours.
  • The board-certified plastic surgeon performs the operation personally throughout.
  • Recovery is monitored on site and you go home the same day — no inpatient stay.

Recovery & aftercare

  • Sutures and dressings: splint off day 4, sutures out day 7.
  • Follow-up visits: 3 visits.
  • Back to daily life in about 7 days. Cold compresses for the first 2-3 days and sleeping with the head elevated reduce swelling.

Risks & things to consider

  • Results depend on each patient's anatomy, skin condition and aftercare, so identical outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
  • Stop smoking, alcohol and blood-thinning medication before and after surgery as instructed by your doctor.
  • Disclose all previous surgery, medical conditions and drug allergies at the consultation.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take and is a hospital stay needed?

It takes 1-1.5 hours under sleep sedation, with no hospital stay — you go home the same day.

How many days should I stay in Korea?

Typically you are back to daily life in about 7 days, with 3 visits, so plan at least 7-10 days in Korea to cover suture removal and follow-up.

Who performs the surgery at Epic Plastic Surgery?

Epic's board-certified plastic surgeons consult, plan and operate personally. The clinic is on the 12th floor of Sinsa Mi Tower, 616 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

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