Hello, this is Dr. Hyungtaek Kim from Kowon Plastic Surgery.

Today, I’d like to introduce a case involving a patient with a long, drooping nasal tip.

This patient was particularly concerned about how the nasal tip appeared even longer when smiling, making the nose look more elongated than it actually was.

Many patients with a hooked nose (arrow-shaped tip) or a naturally long nose often share similar concerns.

Let’s go into the details and explain how this can be addressed.

Looking at the pre-surgery photos, you can see that the nasal tip is noticeably long in proportion to the overall facial balance, with a downward angle.

This makes the nose appear even longer than it actually is and gives the midface a lengthened appearance.

In such cases, the key is to lift the nasal tip to create a soft, natural curve. By raising the highest projection point of the tip, we can achieve a semi-upturned nose (straight-to-gently-upturned shape).

This technique helps the nose appear shorter and also creates the illusion of a more balanced and proportionate midface.