Before and After Gallery: Rhinoplasty

Asian female in her 20s underwent rhinoplasty augmentation to achieve a higher bridge and sharper tip nose. Dr. Kim utilized the patient’s rib cartilage to define her nose shape. He performed the procedure using local anesthesia so that the patient was fully awake during surgery and did not need to go under. She recovered quickly and the after photos show a defined, beautifully enhanced nose that complements her face.

Patient wanted to refine nostril shape, address overall nose shape, and add a feminine contour to the nose tip. Each element was accomplished, resulting in a nose that looks natural, blending with and enhancing the patient’s natural facial features.

Patient results following awake nose surgery. Precise structure changes allowed for reduction in nostril size, smoothing out the slope of the bridge, and maintaining position of the nasal tip.

Awake rhinoplasty results for female Asian patient. Note the smoother contour of the bridge with the nose tip lowered slightly, reducing visibility of the nostrils when facing the patient.

Before-and-after photo for male patient following awake rhinoplasty. The nose tip was brought down slightly for a more defined profile and smoother nasal bridge.

Female patient results following awake rhinoplasty, demonstrating the refined slope to her nose. A slight prominence to the nose tip adds to the feminine aesthetic.

Female aesthetic nose surgery results showing a change from a flat nose profile to a defined nose tip and less visible nostrils from the front.

Nose reshaping before and after results for Asian patient with cartilage reposition to bring definition to a flatter nose for a refined profile and decreased nostril visibility.

Before and after nose surgery focusing on decreasing nose curve and bringing down the nose tip to a lower position with less nostril visibility.

Nose reshaping results showing reshaping of rounded bridge with a hump to a straight one with refined tip, all performed using only local anesthetic.