Nose tip concern
Pinched Nose Tip Correction in Gangnam, Seoul
restored to a natural contour.
A pinched nose tip looks narrow and collapsed at the sides, often with grooves above the nostrils, and can also make breathing harder. At ONYX in Gangnam, Seoul, Dr. Yoo restores the missing support with cartilage grafts so the tip looks natural again.
- 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 pinched nose tip?
A pinched nose tip is too narrow or collapsed at the sides, with visible indentations between the tip and nostrils. It most often follows a previous rhinoplasty where too much tip cartilage was removed.
Correction rebuilds the sides of the tip with cartilage grafts, such as lateral crural or alar rim grafts, which restores contour and can also reopen the nasal valve for better airflow.
| 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 tip looks narrow or sharp, like it has been pinched
- You see grooves or shadows above the nostrils
- Your nostrils collapse when you breathe in
- The tip looks unnatural after a previous surgery
- One side of the tip has collapsed more than the other
A pinched tip is usually a revision problem. Bring any records from your previous surgery if you have them.
How a pinched tip is restored
- STEP 01
Evaluate
The remaining cartilage and scar tissue are assessed with 3D CT and examination.
- STEP 02
Release
Scar tissue is released and the tip cartilages are freed.
- STEP 03
Rebuild
Lateral crural or rim grafts restore the missing side walls.
- STEP 04
Support
The tip is stabilised so the new contour and airflow last.
Pinched tip correction 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.
Pinched Nose Tip in Seoul: your questions answered.
Why does a tip become pinched?
Most often too much cartilage was removed in a previous surgery, or the tip lost support as it healed.
Will my breathing improve?
If the sides of the tip collapse when you breathe in, rebuilding them often improves airflow.
Which cartilage is used?
Septal or ear cartilage is used when available; rib cartilage is used when more strength is needed.
How long should I wait after my first surgery?
Revision is usually planned at least a year after the previous operation, once tissues have settled.
Will the tip look natural?
The goal is a soft, natural contour without grooves or shadows.
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Plan your pinched 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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