After previous surgery
Thin or Red Skin Over a Nose Implant, Gangnam, Seoul
treat early, protect the skin.
Skin over a nose implant that turns red, shiny or thin is a sign the implant may be under too much pressure. At ONYX in Gangnam, Seoul, Dr. Yoo assesses the skin and implant quickly and plans treatment to protect the skin, often replacing the implant with your own tissue.
- 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 is the skin over my implant red or thin?
Redness or thinning over a nose implant usually means the implant is pressing too hard on the skin, often at the tip or the edges, or that there is low-grade inflammation or infection.
Because untreated pressure can lead to extrusion, early review matters. Treatment often removes or replaces the implant and adds soft-tissue or cartilage cover so the skin can recover.
| 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
- The skin over your bridge or tip is red
- The skin looks shiny or thin
- You can see the implant colour or outline
- The area is tender or warm
- The redness is getting worse
If you have pain, swelling, discharge or fever, seek medical care promptly. Do not wait for an overseas consultation.
How ONYX manages thinning skin
- STEP 01
Urgent review
Photos and examination assess how close the skin is to breaking down.
- STEP 02
Relieve pressure
The implant is removed or replaced with a smaller, softer shape.
- STEP 03
Add cover
Fascia, dermis or cartilage thickens the cover.
- STEP 04
Rebuild later if needed
In severe cases, the bridge is rebuilt after the skin heals.
Recovery after implant revision
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.
Thin or Red Skin Over Implant in Seoul: your questions answered.
Is red skin over an implant serious?
It can be an early warning of extrusion, so it should be checked soon by a surgeon.
Can creams or medicine fix it?
Medicine may treat infection, but if the cause is pressure, the implant usually needs to be changed.
Will I lose my bridge height?
Height can be restored with cartilage, sometimes in a second stage after the skin recovers.
Can I fly to Seoul with this problem?
Contact the clinic first with photos. If there are signs of infection, see a local doctor right away.
How can it be prevented?
Avoiding over-sized implants and using cartilage at the tip lowers the risk.
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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