Size & proportion
Wide Nose Correction in Gangnam, Seoul
narrower from the front.
A wide nose can come from a broad bridge, a wide tip, flared nostrils or all three. At ONYX in Gangnam, Seoul, Dr. Yoo finds which part makes your nose look wide and narrows each one, so the front view is slimmer without losing natural shape or airflow.
- 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 makes a nose look wide?
A nose looks wide when one or more of its sections is broad compared with the eyes and face: the bony bridge, the cartilage middle, the tip, or the nostrils and base.
Correction combines the right steps for your nose: osteotomy for wide bones, tip plasty for a broad tip and alar base reduction for wide nostrils, all planned together for balance.
| Surgery time | About 2–3 hours |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | General anaesthesia |
| Approach | Usually open |
| Splint & stitches | Removed after about 7 days |
| Stay in Seoul | About 7–10 days |
| Final result | 6–12 months |
Signs you may relate to
- Your nose looks wide from the front
- Your nose is wider than the inner corners of your eyes
- Your nostrils flare when you smile
- Your tip looks broad or round
- Your bridge looks wide between the eyes
As a guide, the base of the nose is often around the distance between the inner corners of the eyes, but every face is different.
How a wide nose is narrowed
- STEP 01
Map width
Bridge, tip and base width are measured separately.
- STEP 02
Narrow the bones
Controlled osteotomy narrows a wide bony bridge.
- STEP 03
Refine the tip
Tip cartilages are narrowed and supported.
- STEP 04
Reduce the base
Alar base reduction narrows wide nostrils if needed.
Wide nose correction recovery
Typical timeline only. Healing varies with the procedure, skin thickness and materials used.
- Day 1–3 Swelling and bruising around the eyes are most noticeable.
- Day 7 Splint and stitches removed.
- Week 2–3 Bruising fades; light activity resumes.
- Month 1–3 Avoid any impact to the nose and heavy glasses.
- Month 6–12 The final shape and line settle.
Wide Nose in Seoul: your questions answered.
Do I need all three steps?
Not always. Some patients only need the base narrowed; others need bones, tip and base together.
Will narrowing affect my breathing?
ONYX plans narrowing to protect the airway and may add spreader grafts.
Where are the scars?
Alar base incisions sit in the natural crease beside the nostrils and usually fade well.
Can filler make a nose look narrower?
Adding height to the bridge with filler can make it look slightly narrower, but it does not reduce width.
Is wide nose correction suitable for ethnic noses?
Yes. ONYX refines width while respecting your heritage and features.
Plan your wide nose 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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