This "operated" look most often comes from a bridge line that's too uniform in height and too straight from radix to tip, without the subtle, natural curve that real noses have. It also frequently happens when the augmentation material doesn't match the surrounding skin thickness and soft tissue, creating a visible transition where the implant or graft begins and ends.
Avoiding this comes down to design philosophy as much as technique — building a bridge line with subtle variation rather than a single uniform height, and selecting a material and shaping approach that integrates smoothly with the patient's own tissue rather than sitting rigidly on top of it.
Consultation Tip
If a natural look matters to you, ask Dr. Kim to show you your projected profile from directly the side — a slightly curved, not perfectly straight, bridge line is usually a good sign of a natural-looking design.
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— Dr. Hyung-taek Kim, KOWON Plastic Surgery