Tip plasty

Cost of tip plasty in Korea typically ranges from ₩3,000,000 to ₩7,000,000, depending on the clinic and the complexity of the individual case. Since tip plasty targets only the nasal tip, rather than the entire nose structure, it tends to be less costly than a full rhinoplasty.

Yes, tip plasty, also known as nose tip surgery, is considered less invasive and simpler than rhinoplasty. This is because tip plasty focuses solely on reshaping the nasal tip or correcting a bulbous tip, which involves less extensive work on the bone and cartilage. As a result, the procedure is shorter, and recovery tends to be faster compared to a full rhinoplasty.

The recovery time for tip plasty is typically quicker, with most patients seeing significant reduction in swelling and bruising within 1 to 2 weeks.

Tip plasty specifically targets the nasal tip, aiming to enhance its shape, size, or projection, without changing the bridge or other areas of the nose. In contrast, rhinoplasty addresses the entire nose, including both the nasal bridge and tip.

After tip plasty, it is recommended to avoid wearing glasses for at least 2 to 4 weeks, depending on your surgeon’s advice. This is to prevent pressure on the nasal tip, which can interfere with healing and potentially alter the results. Similar to rhinoplasty, if you need to wear glasses, you should use a special support pad or tape your glasses to your forehead, so they don’t rest on the bridge of your nose.

Tip plasty is often performed by tying the alar cartilages together to raise the height of the nose tip. This technique works well for individuals whose nose tips are already close to their ideal shape. If tying the alar cartilage is insufficient in raising the tip height, the surgeon will use your own (autologous) cartilage. The most frequently used cartilage is the septal cartilage from inside the nose due to its easy accessibility. However, if additional cartilage is required, the surgeon may use cartilage from your ear or ribs.

Our partnered clinics perform tip plasty using the open rhinoplasty approach, which involves making an incision on the columella, the space between the two nostrils. This incision may leave a tiny scar, which becomes hardly noticeable over time.

Revision for nose tip surgery is recommended at least six months to a year after your previous surgery.