After previous surgery
Over-Resected Nose Repair in Gangnam, Seoul
structure put back.
When too much bone or cartilage is removed in a rhinoplasty, the nose can look scooped, pinched or collapsed, and breathing may suffer. At ONYX in Gangnam, Seoul, Dr. Yoo rebuilds the missing framework with your own cartilage to restore shape and function.
- 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 over-resected nose?
An over-resected nose is one where a previous surgery removed too much structure, such as an over-lowered bridge, an over-trimmed tip, or a weakened septum. Problems can appear months or years later as the skin settles.
Repair replaces what is missing: diced or solid cartilage for the bridge, grafts for the tip and side walls, and spreader grafts to reopen the middle vault, usually with septal, ear or rib cartilage.
| 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 bridge looks scooped or too low
- The tip looks pinched or collapsed
- Breathing got worse after surgery
- The nose looks smaller but unnatural
- There is an inverted-V shadow on the bridge
Bring photos from before your first surgery if possible. They help plan a natural rebuild.
How an over-resected nose is rebuilt
- STEP 01
Assess what is missing
CT and examination show remaining bone, septum and cartilage.
- STEP 02
Harvest cartilage
Septal, ear or rib cartilage is chosen for strength and quantity.
- STEP 03
Rebuild the framework
Bridge, middle vault and tip are reconstructed.
- STEP 04
Restore airflow
Valve support is added so breathing improves.
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.
Over-Resected Nose in Seoul: your questions answered.
Can lost cartilage be replaced?
Yes, with grafts from your septum, ear or rib.
Will my breathing improve?
Rebuilding collapsed support often improves airflow.
Why did the problem appear years later?
Skin and scar continue to contract over time, revealing weak structure.
Is an implant an option?
For the bridge, sometimes; but tip and side walls need cartilage.
How long until the final result?
About a year.
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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