After previous surgery
Asymmetry After Rhinoplasty, Gangnam, Seoul
when to wait, when to revise.
Some unevenness after rhinoplasty is just swelling that settles with time; some is a structural problem that will not improve on its own. At ONYX in Gangnam, Seoul, Dr. Yoo helps you tell the difference and, when revision is needed, corrects the cause.
- 01 1:1 consultation with the operating surgeon
- 02 3D CT scan & virtual simulation before surgery
- 03 Structure-first design with your own cartilage
- 04 English-friendly support via WhatsApp
Is my nose asymmetric or just swollen?
In the first months after rhinoplasty, swelling is often uneven, so the nose can look crooked or lopsided temporarily. Asymmetry that persists after about a year is more likely to be structural.
Structural causes include a septum that drifted back, uneven bone cuts, a shifted implant or grafts that settled unevenly. Revision corrects the specific cause.
| Surgery time | About 3–4 hours |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | General anaesthesia |
| Approach | Usually open |
| Grafts | Septal, ear or rib cartilage |
| Stay in Seoul | About 7–10 days, sometimes longer |
| Final result | About 12 months |
Signs you may relate to
- Your nose looks uneven a year after surgery
- The bridge or tip leans to one side
- One nostril looks different after surgery
- An implant seems off-centre
- Breathing is worse on one side
If you are still in the first months after surgery, unevenness may still improve. Photos help Dr. Yoo advise you.
How post-surgery asymmetry is corrected
- STEP 01
Time it right
Persistent asymmetry is usually assessed after about a year.
- STEP 02
Find the cause
CT shows septum, bones, grafts or implant position.
- STEP 03
Correct the source
The septum, bones or implant are repositioned.
- STEP 04
Reinforce
Grafts keep the corrected structure from drifting again.
Revision recovery
Typical timeline only. Healing varies with the procedure, skin thickness and materials used.
- Day 1–3 Swelling and discomfort, controlled with medication; the chest site is sore if rib cartilage was used.
- Day 7 Splint and stitches removed and the wound checked.
- Week 2–4 Bruising fades; swelling is still clearly present.
- Month 3–6 Scar tissue softens and the new shape becomes clearer.
- Month 12 The final result of revision surgery settles.
Asymmetry After Rhinoplasty in Seoul: your questions answered.
How long should I wait before deciding?
Usually about 12 months, unless there is a clear problem such as a moving implant.
Can massage fix asymmetry?
Only follow massage or taping advice from your surgeon. It cannot correct structural problems.
Is perfect symmetry possible?
No face is perfectly symmetrical, but significant asymmetry can usually be improved.
Can I send photos first?
Yes, ONYX reviews photos on WhatsApp before you travel.
Will revision be open?
Most structural revisions use an open approach.
Plan your revision consultation in Gangnam, Seoul.
Address
8F, 18 Gangnam-daero 94-gil
Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Getting here
Near Gangnam Station
Line 2 · Shinbundang Line
Hours (KST)
Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00
Sat 10:00–16:00
Closed Sundays & public holidays
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