After previous surgery
Inverted-V Deformity Correction in Gangnam, Seoul
shape and airflow restored.
An inverted-V deformity is a visible upside-down V shadow where the bony bridge meets the cartilage, usually after hump removal. It can also narrow the airway. At ONYX in Gangnam, Seoul, Dr. Yoo restores the middle vault with spreader grafts for a smooth line and easier breathing.
- 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 an inverted-V deformity?
An inverted-V deformity happens when the upper lateral cartilages collapse inward after they were separated from the septum during hump removal, so the edges of the nasal bones show as an upside-down V.
Correction places spreader grafts or flaps between the septum and upper lateral cartilages, widening and smoothing the middle vault and reopening the internal nasal valve.
| 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
- There is an upside-down V shadow on your bridge
- The middle of your nose looks pinched
- You can see the edges of the nasal bones
- Breathing got harder after surgery
- The problem appeared after a hump was removed
Inverted-V deformity is both a cosmetic and a breathing problem, so both are assessed.
How an inverted-V is corrected
- STEP 01
Assess
The middle vault and internal valve are examined.
- STEP 02
Harvest
Septal, ear or rib cartilage is prepared for grafts.
- STEP 03
Place spreader grafts
Grafts restore width between septum and cartilage.
- STEP 04
Smooth
The bony and cartilage bridge are blended.
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.
Inverted-V Deformity in Seoul: your questions answered.
Will my breathing improve?
Spreader grafts usually reopen the internal valve and often improve breathing.
Will my nose look wider?
The middle vault is restored to a natural width, not made broad.
Can filler hide it?
Filler can mask the shadow but does not help breathing.
Is it always caused by surgery?
It is most commonly seen after hump removal without middle-vault reconstruction.
How long until the final result?
About a year, as with other revisions.
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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