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Apgujeong · Understand why width can change
Dorsal hump reduction in Korea · Apgujeong: Dorsal hump reduction in Korea: Reducing a hump can leave the upper surface of the bridge looking flatter and wider. Osteotomy, the controlled repositioning of nasal bone, may be considered to address that width. The likelihood depends partly on the amount of reduction; a small hump may be treated without it, while a larger reduction may require a broader structural plan. Ask the surgeon to explain the expected front-view change alongside the side-view change. A smooth profile alone does not establish that the bridge will look proportionate from every angle.
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Apgujeong · Include the tip in the assessment
Dorsal hump reduction in Korea · Apgujeong: Dorsal hump reduction in Korea: A drooping or rounded tip can become more conspicuous once the hump is reduced. This does not mean tip surgery is mandatory for every hump. It means that tip height, the angle above the upper lip and the balance of the lower nose must be examined before deciding on bridge-only treatment. When a rounded tip is also a concern, the plan depends on whether its fullness comes mainly from skin and soft tissue or the cartilage shape. Changes during smiling may also matter when assessing tip position.
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Apgujeong · Preserve the profile you actually want
Dorsal hump reduction in Korea · Apgujeong: Dorsal hump reduction in Korea: Some patients want a relatively straight bridge and wish to retain a strong nasal outline. Others want a different degree of softening. The consultation should make those preferences explicit. In male hump correction, KOWON’s approach emphasizes refining the protruding area while keeping a relatively straight line and avoiding excessive tip rotation. These are starting points for discussion, not a substitute for individual proportions. Specify which features you want retained, particularly when the hump is only one part of an otherwise familiar and acceptable profile.
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Apgujeong · Consider reconstruction after earlier reduction
Dorsal hump reduction in Korea · Apgujeong: Dorsal hump reduction in Korea: Revision after hump surgery may involve a prominence that remains or a bridge that was reduced too much. These are different problems. Further reduction might be considered for a residual hump, whereas a depressed bridge may need tissue to restore its contour. Remaining bone, cartilage and scar tissue influence what can be done. KOWON considers autologous tissue, including RIBFIT™ when more material is required. For a stable shape concern, KOWON describes assessing revision after tissues have settled, often six months to a year following the earlier operation.
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Apgujeong · Allow for bone-related recovery
Dorsal hump reduction in Korea · Apgujeong: Dorsal hump reduction in Korea: A splint is commonly removed around one week, while visible swelling may continue for two to four weeks and the contour may settle over three to six months. If osteotomy is included, bruising around the eyes may occur and often fades during the first two weeks. These are approximate stages, not a personal clearance schedule. Pressure from glasses and accidental impact need to be discussed while the bones stabilize. The extent of reduction, additional tip work and individual healing all affect the recovery you should plan for.
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Apgujeong · Consultation and surgical planning
Dorsal hump reduction in Korea · Apgujeong: Dorsal hump reduction in Korea: KOWON plans the amount of reduction, the possible need for osteotomy and any tip correction together. When the bridge contour needs supplementation after reduction, the patient's own tissue is considered. The same surgeon conducts the consultation, operation and follow-up, allowing the intended profile and its limits to be discussed consistently.
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Apgujeong · Risks and precautions
Dorsal hump reduction in Korea · Apgujeong: Dorsal hump reduction in Korea: Swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, asymmetry and remaining contour irregularity are possible. More reduction is not automatically preferable: excessive removal can create a low or uneven bridge that requires reconstruction.
