Size & proportion
Button Nose Correction in Gangnam, Seoul
more definition, still soft.
A button nose is small, short and round, often with a low bridge and a soft, upturned tip. Some people love it; others want more definition. At ONYX in Gangnam, Seoul, Dr. Yoo adds height, length and tip shape with your own cartilage so the nose suits the rest of your face.
- 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 button nose?
A button nose is a small, short nose with a round, slightly upturned tip and a low bridge. It is common in East Asian faces and can make the face look younger but less defined.
Correction usually combines bridge augmentation, tip projection and a little lengthening, using a septal extension graft and your own cartilage, so the nose gains definition without looking sharp or artificial.
| Surgery time | About 2–3 hours |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | General anaesthesia |
| Approach | Usually open |
| Splint & stitches | Removed after about 7 days |
| Stay in Seoul | About 7–10 days |
| Final result | 6–12 months |
Signs you may relate to
- Your nose is small and round
- Your tip turns slightly upward
- Your bridge is low
- Your nose looks short in profile
- You want more definition but not a sharp nose
A button nose is a natural shape, not a flaw. ONYX only changes what you want changed.
How a button nose is refined
- STEP 01
Plan proportions
Height, length and tip projection are planned together.
- STEP 02
Raise the bridge
Cartilage or a custom implant adds natural height.
- STEP 03
Lengthen and project
A septal extension graft lengthens the nose and projects the tip.
- STEP 04
Define
A small tip graft adds soft definition.
Button nose 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.
Button Nose in Seoul: your questions answered.
Will my nose look much bigger?
The nose will be more defined and a little longer, but it is designed to stay in proportion with your face.
Is an implant needed?
Not always. The bridge can be raised with cartilage; a custom implant is an option for more height.
Which cartilage is used for the tip?
Septal cartilage is preferred; ear or rib cartilage may be added when more is needed.
Can filler give the same result?
Filler can add a little bridge height but cannot lengthen the nose or support the tip.
How long is recovery?
Most patients fly home after about 7–10 days; the tip settles over months.
Plan your button nose 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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