After previous surgery
Rhinoplasty Scar Revision in Gangnam, Seoul
quieter scars, carefully.
Most rhinoplasty scars fade well, but some, such as a columella scar from open rhinoplasty or an alar base scar, stay visible, notched or raised. At ONYX in Gangnam, Seoul, Dr. Yoo reviews the scar and explains revision options, often combined with other corrections.
- 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
Can rhinoplasty scars be improved?
Visible rhinoplasty scars are most often on the columella after open rhinoplasty, or at the nostril base after alar base reduction. They can be wide, notched, raised or mismatched in colour.
Treatment may include surgical scar revision with fine re-closure, steroid injections for raised scars, or laser treatment, depending on the scar. Revision is usually planned at least a year after the original surgery.
| Procedure time | About 30–60 minutes, or with other revision |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | Local with sedation, or general if combined |
| Approach | Excision and fine re-closure |
| Stitches | Removed after about 5–7 days |
| Stay in Seoul | About 7 days |
| Final result | 6–12 months as the scar matures |
Signs you may relate to
- You can see a line across your columella
- The scar is notched, wide or raised
- The nostril base scar is visible
- The scar is a different colour from your skin
- The scar is still obvious a year after surgery
Scars keep improving for a year or more. Very recent scars are usually given time before revision.
How rhinoplasty scars are improved
- STEP 01
Assess
Scar width, shape and maturity are reviewed.
- STEP 02
Choose treatment
Revision, injections or laser, alone or combined.
- STEP 03
Revise precisely
The scar is excised and closed finely in better alignment.
- STEP 04
Aftercare
Taping and scar care help the new line heal well.
Scar revision recovery
Typical timeline only. Healing varies with the procedure, skin thickness and materials used.
- Day 1–3 Mild swelling around the nostrils.
- Day 5–7 Stitches removed.
- Week 2 Redness along the incision begins to fade.
- Month 1–3 The scar matures and softens.
- Month 3–6 The final nostril shape settles.
Rhinoplasty Scars in Seoul: your questions answered.
Will the scar disappear completely?
No scar disappears entirely, but most can be made much less noticeable.
When can a scar be revised?
Usually after it has matured, about a year after surgery.
Can it be done with other revision work?
Yes, it is often combined with structural revision.
Are scars worse in darker skin?
Darker skin can be more prone to pigment changes or raised scars, so aftercare is especially important.
Is there a scar with closed rhinoplasty?
Closed rhinoplasty uses incisions inside the nose with no visible external scar.
Plan your scar 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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