A natural-looking bridge starts with matching the augmentation material to the patient's own skin thickness and existing bone structure, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all height. Dr. Kim typically favors cartilage-based augmentation — using septal, ear, or rib cartilage depending on how much material is needed — because cartilage integrates with the body's own tissue and tends to age and move more naturally than a rigid synthetic implant.
The bridge line itself is also shaped to flow naturally from the radix (the starting point near the eyes) down to the tip, rather than creating a sharp, obviously "built" straight line — this attention to the overall curve, not just the height, is what tends to separate a natural result from an obviously operated one.
Consultation Tip
Ask to see how your specific bridge line would flow from your radix to your tip during your 3D simulation — the overall curve matters just as much as the final height.
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— Dr. Hyung-taek Kim, KOWON Plastic Surgery