After previous surgery
Shifted Nose Implant Correction in Gangnam, Seoul
recentred and stable.
A nose implant that has moved can make the bridge lean, look crooked or move when you touch it. At ONYX in Gangnam, Seoul, Dr. Yoo recentres or replaces the implant in a secure pocket, or rebuilds the bridge with your own cartilage.
- 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
Why does a nose implant shift?
A nose implant can shift if the pocket was too large, the implant was not shaped to fit the bone underneath, it was placed above the periosteum, or after an injury.
Correction creates a precise pocket, reshapes or replaces the implant so it sits firmly on the bone, or removes it and rebuilds with 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 leans to one side
- The implant moves when you press it
- The nose looks crooked after implant surgery
- The implant top or bottom is visible
- The bridge changed after a knock to the nose
An implant that moves easily is a reason for review even if it looks fine.
How a shifted implant is corrected
- STEP 01
Locate
CT shows the implant position and the pocket around it.
- STEP 02
Create a new pocket
A precise pocket is made on the bone.
- STEP 03
Refit or replace
The implant is carved to fit, or replaced.
- STEP 04
Stabilise
The bridge is checked for a straight, secure position.
Implant 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.
Shifted Nose Implant in Seoul: your questions answered.
Can a shifted implant correct itself?
No. Once it has moved, it usually needs surgical repositioning.
Will I need a new implant?
Sometimes the original can be reshaped; often a new, better-fitting implant or cartilage is used.
Is a crooked nose always the implant?
Not always. The septum or bones may also be off-centre, so the whole nose is assessed.
Is it painful?
Discomfort is usually mild to moderate and controlled with medication.
How long should I stay in Seoul?
About 7–10 days.
Plan your implant 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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