Nose tip concern
Bulbous Nose Tip Correction in Gangnam, Seoul
refined, never pinched.
A bulbous nose tip looks round, heavy or ball-like, and can make the whole nose seem larger than it is. At ONYX in Gangnam, Seoul, Dr. Yoo reshapes the tip cartilage and builds support underneath it, so the tip becomes defined while still looking like your own nose.
- 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
What is a bulbous nose tip?
A bulbous nose tip is a tip that looks wide and rounded from the front and full from the side. It is usually caused by large or widely angled lower lateral cartilages, thick skin and soft tissue, or a mix of both.
Correction is a form of tip plasty: excess cartilage is trimmed, the domes are reshaped with sutures, and a small cartilage graft is often added so the new shape holds and shows through the skin.
| Surgery time | About 1.5–2.5 hours |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | General anaesthesia |
| Approach | Open or closed, depending on the tip |
| Splint & stitches | Removed after about 7 days |
| Stay in Seoul | About 7–10 days |
| Final result | 6–12 months (the tip settles last) |
Signs you may relate to
- Your tip looks round or ball-like from the front
- The tip seems wide compared with your bridge
- Light does not catch a clear highlight on the tip
- The nose looks bigger in photos than in the mirror
- Your skin over the tip is thick or oily
With thicker skin, definition appears gradually as swelling settles. Dr. Yoo will explain what is realistic for your skin at consultation.
Common causes
- Cartilage Large, convex or widely spaced tip cartilages create a broad, round shape.
- Skin Thick, sebaceous skin softens definition and hides the cartilage underneath.
- Support A weak framework lets the tip spread and lose shape over time.
- Genetics Tip shape is largely inherited and often runs in families.
How a bulbous tip is refined
- STEP 01
Assess
3D CT and close examination show how much is cartilage and how much is skin.
- STEP 02
Reshape
Excess cartilage is conservatively trimmed and the domes are narrowed with sutures.
- STEP 03
Support
A septal extension or columellar strut keeps the tip stable and projected.
- STEP 04
Define
Where needed, a small cartilage graft adds a soft, natural highlight.
Bulbous tip correction recovery
Typical timeline only. Healing varies with the procedure, skin thickness and materials used.
- Day 1–3 Swelling and some bruising; the tip feels firm and numb.
- Day 7 Splint and stitches removed; most patients are cleared to fly after this check.
- Week 2–4 Visible swelling fades and daily routines resume.
- Month 1–3 The tip still feels firm; avoid pressure, heavy glasses and impact.
- Month 6–12 Tip definition fully settles, especially with thicker skin.
Bulbous Nose Tip in Seoul: your questions answered.
Will my nose tip look pinched afterwards?
No. ONYX avoids over-removing cartilage, because a pinched tip looks unnatural and can weaken breathing support. The goal is a refined but soft tip.
Can a bulbous tip be fixed without surgery?
Filler cannot make a round tip smaller. It can only add volume, so lasting refinement of a bulbous tip needs surgery.
Does thick skin limit the result?
Thick skin can soften definition and makes swelling last longer, so ONYX relies on strong cartilage support to help the new shape show through.
Is open or closed rhinoplasty used?
Mild cases may be refined with a closed approach. More structural tip work is usually done open for precision.
How long until I see the final tip?
The tip is the last part of the nose to settle. Most changes are visible by three months, with final refinement up to a year.
Plan your bulbous nose tip 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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