Rhinoplasty Q&A
Find answers to rhinoplasty questions from Dr. Kim.
174 questions
What is autologous rib cartilage rhinoplasty?
Autologous rib cartilage rhinoplasty is a nose surgery technique that uses cartilage harvested from the patient's own rib — rather than septal or ear…
Rib Cartilage & Ribfit TechniqueRead answer →What clinical advantages make Ribfit different from standard rib techniques?
Compared to a standard, single carved rib cartilage graft, Ribfit's finely processed particles compress more densely, which translates to a lower…
Rib Cartilage & Ribfit TechniqueRead answer →Who is the best candidate for rib cartilage rhinoplasty?
Rib cartilage is generally best suited for patients who need a substantial amount of structural material — this includes revision rhinoplasty patients…
Rib Cartilage & Ribfit TechniqueRead answer →What are the most common reasons patients need revision rhinoplasty?
International patients seek revision rhinoplasty in Korea for a wide range of reasons.
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →How is a contracted nose (short nose deformity) treated?
A contracted nose — where the nasal tip and skin have shortened and pulled upward, often exposing the nostrils from a front view — is one of the more…
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →Can foreign material (silicone, Gore-Tex) be safely removed?
Yes — removal of previously placed synthetic implants like silicone or Gore-Tex (ePTFE) is a routine part of revision rhinoplasty in Korea.
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →What if my nose tip looks unnatural or "pinched" from a previous surgery?
A pinched nasal tip is one of the most common concerns we see in revision rhinoplasty patients traveling to Korea for correction.
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →How does Dr. Kim evaluate a case before agreeing to revision surgery?
As a revision rhinoplasty specialist in Korea, Dr. Kim's evaluation starts with understanding your full surgical history — what was done, when, and with…
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →Can scar tissue from a previous surgery be removed?
Yes — scar tissue removal, or scar tissue release, is a routine part of revision rhinoplasty in Korea, and it's often just as important as adding new cartilage support.
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →What makes Dr. Kim experienced in complex revision cases?
Dr. Kim has more than 20 years of dedicated rhinoplasty experience, and within that, revision rhinoplasty — including complex, multi-surgery cases — makes…
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →What if my previous implant shifted or became visible?
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.…
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →What makes revision rhinoplasty more complex than primary surgery?
Revision rhinoplasty is widely considered one of the most technically demanding procedures in nose surgery, and it's easy to see why once you understand…
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