A shifted or visible nose implant is a fairly common reason patients seek revision rhinoplasty in Korea, and it generally has a clear path forward: Dr. Kim removes the problematic implant, evaluates the tissue underneath for any thinning or damage, and typically replaces it with your own cartilage rather than another synthetic implant — cartilage-based nose revision is far less prone to this same shifting or visibility problem over time.
If the skin over the implant has thinned significantly from the pressure or visibility, that's factored into the revision plan too — sometimes requiring additional soft tissue support alongside the cartilage replacement to protect the area going forward.
Consultation Tip
If you're noticing early signs like redness, thinning skin, or a slight shift in your implant, don't wait until it's clearly visible — an earlier consultation gives Dr. Kim more tissue options to work with.
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— Dr. Hyung-taek Kim, KOWON Plastic Surgery