Rhinoplasty
Short nose lengthening
A short, upturned nose exposes the nostrils from the front. The fix is to lengthen the nose safely first and only then add bridge height, with Epic paying particular attention to the natural line running from the tip down to the upper lip.
Who it suits
- Short nose with an upturned tip and visible nostrils
- Low bridge combined with limited nasal length
- Nose shortened after a previous operation
Technique highlights
- Cartilage lengthening before any height is added
- Tip-to-lip line designed as one continuous curve
- Reduces nostril show from the front
Surgical steps
- One-to-one consultation and facial analysis with the specialist surgeon before an individual plan is drawn up.
- Anaesthesia: local or 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 5-7 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 local or 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 5-7 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.