Rhinoplasty for Middle Eastern patients
Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty in Gangnam, Seoul
balance that honours your features.
Middle Eastern rhinoplasty often combines a strong dorsal hump, a long or drooping tip and thicker skin. At ONYX in Gangnam, Seoul, Dr. Yoo reduces and lifts in proportion and builds firm tip support, so the nose looks refined while keeping the character of your face.
- 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 Middle Eastern rhinoplasty usually involve?
Common features include a prominent hump, a wide or long bridge, a tip that droops (sometimes more when smiling) and thicker, oilier skin. Surgery typically reduces the hump, narrows the bones and lifts and supports the tip.
Thick skin hides fine detail, so definition comes from strong cartilage support underneath rather than heavy trimming. Over-reduction is avoided so the nose still suits the face.
| Surgery time | About 2.5–3.5 hours |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | General anaesthesia |
| Approach | Usually open |
| Splint & stitches | Removed after about 7 days |
| Stay in Seoul | About 7–10 days |
| Final result | 12 months or more (thick skin settles slowly) |
Common goals
- Reduce a strong dorsal hump
- Lift a drooping or long tip
- Refine a heavy tip under thick skin
- Narrow a wide bridge
- Improve breathing at the same time
How it is approached
- STEP 01
Plan in proportion
Hump reduction and tip lift are balanced on 3D simulation.
- STEP 02
Reduce the hump
Bone and cartilage are lowered and the bridge rebuilt with spreader grafts.
- STEP 03
Lift & support the tip
A septal extension or strut graft lifts and holds the tip.
- STEP 04
Manage thick skin
Careful technique and post-op care help the skin redrape.
Recovery
Thicker skin means swelling takes longer to resolve fully, especially at the tip.
Typical timeline only. Healing varies with the procedure, skin thickness and materials used.
- Day 1–3 Swelling and bruising.
- Day 7 Splint and stitches removed.
- Week 2–3 Bruising fades; travel is generally fine.
- Month 3–6 The nose looks natural; the tip keeps refining.
- Month 12+ Final definition under thick skin.
Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty in Seoul: your questions answered.
Will my nose look too small or not suit my face?
The aim is balance, not the smallest nose. Reductions are planned in proportion so the result still suits your features.
Does thick skin limit the result?
It limits fine detail, so ONYX focuses on strong structure underneath, which gives the most visible definition through thick skin.
Can a drooping tip that drops when I smile be fixed?
Yes. Tip support grafts and, if needed, release of the depressor muscle can reduce tip drop on smiling.
How long should I stay in Seoul?
About 7–10 days for splint removal and a check-up.
Is English communication available?
Yes, consultation support and WhatsApp communication are in English.
Plan your Middle Eastern 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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