As Westernized features have become the standard of beauty, the preference for a high, well-defined nose now extends beyond women to men as well. Unlike Westerners, most Asians have small, rounded noses that lack dimension, and some people are self-conscious about it.
A well-defined nose of moderate height does make the face look three-dimensional, and by drawing the gaze toward the center it can also make the face look smaller. By contrast, a hump nose with a raised bridge tends to give a strong impression, and a deviated bridge can make the axis of the face look off, so a clean impression is harder to achieve. In addition, a bulbous nasal tip can make protruding lips stand out, and a flat bridge can blur the overall impression and become a source of self-consciousness.
What matters is that the nose shape you are born with does not change easily. That is why some people who try massage and other efforts without satisfying results end up considering rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty is in fact sometimes chosen as a way to address these concerns because it can produce a more dramatic change than beauty devices or contouring makeup, with a long-lasting effect.
Dr. Yoosuk Chung of TheLINE Plastic Surgery advised, "Because everyone's nose shape is different, it is important to find a natural nose line that suits your own face shape," adding, "Going through a thorough consultation with a specialist medical team and having rhinoplasty that considers facial balance and dimension is one way to get a satisfying result."
A representative example of rhinoplasty that considers facial balance and dimension, the current trend, is Barbie rhinoplasty. Unlike surgery that simply raised the bridge without regard to face shape, it is characterized by connecting the bridge and the tip naturally with the overall facial balance in mind. The naturally connected nose line gives a harmonious, three-dimensional look, and by adding volume to the facial contour it can also make the face look smaller.
Barbie rhinoplasty uses a pre-operative 3D-CT diagnosis for one-on-one personalized assessment and analysis, and the analysis is reflected in the surgery, taking into account the facial structure and ENT structure and function so that surgery can be performed more safely and with higher satisfaction. Both aesthetic and functional improvement of the nose are possible at the same time.
Fine micro-incisions also minimize tissue damage so scarring and swelling can be minimized, and in revision rhinoplasty the cause of the first surgery's failure can be identified, which raises safety.
Dr. Kirin Park of the clinic said, "Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular procedures among both men and women, but because even a small change in shape or height completely changes the impression, it should never be approached lightly," adding, "You need to start by having the condition of your nose assessed through a thorough consultation with an experienced rhinoplasty medical team."
