Rhinoplasty for East & Southeast Asian patients
Asian Rhinoplasty in Gangnam, Seoul
height and definition, softly done.
Asian rhinoplasty usually builds rather than reduces: more height on a low bridge, more projection and definition at a round tip, and nostrils in balance. At ONYX in Gangnam, Seoul, Dr. Yoo supports the tip with your own cartilage so the added height looks natural and stays stable.
- 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 does Asian rhinoplasty usually involve?
Many East and Southeast Asian noses have a low bridge, a round tip with soft cartilage, thicker skin and wider nostrils. Asian rhinoplasty therefore typically combines bridge augmentation with tip projection and, if needed, nostril or base refinement.
The key is tip support. A raised bridge on a weak tip can look artificial and put pressure on the skin, so ONYX builds a strong framework with septal or ear cartilage.
| Surgery time | About 1.5–2.5 hours |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | Sedation or general anaesthesia |
| Typical combination | Bridge augmentation + tip plasty |
| Materials | Implant or cartilage for the bridge; cartilage for the tip |
| Stay in Seoul | About 7 days |
| Final result | 6–12 months |
Common goals
- Add height to a low bridge
- Define and project a round tip
- Narrow wide nostrils or base
- Create a clearer profile in photos
- Keep a soft, natural East Asian look
How it is approached
- STEP 01
Simulate
Bridge height and tip projection are set together on 3D simulation.
- STEP 02
Support the tip
A septal extension graft projects and defines the tip.
- STEP 03
Raise the bridge
A custom implant or cartilage adds smooth height.
- STEP 04
Balance the base
Nostrils are refined if needed to match the new tip.
Recovery
Typical timeline only. Healing varies with the procedure, skin thickness and materials used.
- Day 1–3 Swelling and possible mild bruising.
- Day 5–7 Splint and stitches removed.
- Week 2–3 Most people return to daily life and travel.
- Month 3 The nose looks natural to others.
- Month 6–12 Final tip definition.
Asian Rhinoplasty in Seoul: your questions answered.
Will my nose look too high or Western?
No. Height is matched to your forehead and eyes for a natural East Asian result.
Is an implant necessary?
Not always. A silicone bridge with a cartilage tip is common, but your own cartilage alone can also be used.
What if my skin is thick?
Definition then comes from stronger tip support. Dr. Yoo will explain what your skin allows.
How long should I stay in Seoul?
About 7 days for splint and stitch removal.
How is this different from a Korean nose job?
They overlap closely; a Korean nose job is one style of Asian rhinoplasty.
Plan your Asian rhinoplasty 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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