Hump Nose

Long Nose
(Hooked Nose)

Crooked Nose

Flat Nose

Bulbous Nose

Short Nose,
Upturned Nose

Nose Types and Rhinoplasty

The nose, located at the center of the face,
greatly affects one’s impression even with subtle changes,
so surgical methods should be tailored to each individual’s facial structure and nose type.

At 345 Plastic Surgery, we specialize in creating well-balanced,
three-dimensional, and aesthetically pleasing noses by studying the ideal height and shape in harmony with the face.

Rhinoplasty

Nose Types

Facial Harmony

Long Nose and Hooked Nose Rhinoplasty
to create a youthful
and well-balanced nasal length

At 345 Plastic Surgery, we elevate the alar cartilages and reduce the lengthened columella to create a youthful appearance.

First, Enhanced Facial Features

Balanced facial proportions for sharper and more defined features.

Second, Youthful Face

Achieve a well-balanced, youthful, and harmonious facial impression.

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Long Nose and Hooked Nose Rhinoplasty

A nose that appears long and droopy when smiling is called a long or hooked nose. A long nose can give a rustic or masculine impression, especially in women. This occurs when the septal cartilage grows excessively or the alar cartilages droop downward. The correction involves resecting muscles connecting the nasal tip to the lips and rotating the drooping alar cartilages upward for a softer appearance.

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Nose Plastic Surgery Process

Long Nose / Hooked Nose Rhinoplasty Process
at 345 Plastic Surgery

At 345 Plastic Surgery, we correct long and hooked noses
using cause-specific techniques to achieve a youthful face.
Case 01

Large and Drooping Alar Cartilage

In cases of large and drooping alar cartilages,
we rotate and reposition them upward
and secure them with the septal cartilage.
Case 02

Excessive Septal Cartilage Growth

Excessive septal cartilage is partially resected,
and the nasal tip cartilage
is repositioned upward.
Case 03

Overdeveloped Depressor Muscle Worsening Hooked Nose

The depressor muscles pulling
the nasal tip downward are partially removed
to prevent drooping during smiling.
Before & After

Before and After Photos of
Nose Types and Rhinoplasty

Nose Plastic Surgery info

Quick Overview of
Long and Hooked Nose Rhinoplasty

At 345 Plastic Surgery, long nose and hooked nose correction creates a youthful and balanced facial impression by adjusting nasal length.

Surgery Time

1 hour 30 minutes – 2 hours

Anesthesia

Sedation

Hospital Stay

 Same-day discharge

Follow-Up Visits

3 visits

Recovery

5–7 days

Recommended target

Recommended for
these individuals

Are you concerned about surgery?
Feel free to inquire!

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First, Long Nose Disproportionate to the Face

For those whose nose is too long compared to their facial proportions.

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Second, Drooping Cartilage

For those with drooping alar cartilages.

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Third, Excessive Septal Growth

For those with excessive septal cartilage growth.

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Fourth, Overdeveloped Depressor Muscle

For those with an overdeveloped depressor muscle causing the tip to droop when smiling.

How, Why,

Frequently Asked Questions
About Rhinoplasty

Contracture is often caused by inflammation from implants like silicone or Gore-Tex. In revision surgery, it is recommended to avoid reusing implants. If contracture is implant-related, the standard is to remove the implant and perform the surgery without it.

Whether or not to use an implant is a matter of choice. However, there may be limitations to how much the nasal bridge can be raised without an implant, which will be explained during consultation. If the nasal bridge is of average height, enhancing the nasal tip can make the nose stand out, making implant-free rhinoplasty a viable option.

Since the implant is supported by the underlying bone, collapse of the nasal bridge is rare. However, if the nasal tip is lower than the bridge, it may appear as tip drooping. If the patient is prone to tip drooping, adjusting the bridge height or using supportive materials can minimize the risk. However, due to the constant pull of gravity, tip drooping may occur over 10 to 20 years as ligaments and surrounding tissues loosen with aging. Even without surgery, the nose naturally droops over time due to aging.