A hooked nose is also called an aquiline nose because its shape is reminiscent of a hawk beak, with the protruding bone in the middle and the slightly downturned tip.
Hooked nose reshaping has become very popular among women who are concerned about their nose looking masculine.
Before
After
A nose with low bridge can appear even lower after its hump has been removed and nasal bones repositioned. Therefore, it is recommended to raise the nose bridge by inserting implants such as silicone or gore-tex.
■ Moderate Aquiline Nose
Simply trimming the hump with a special tool can correct the condition effectively.
■ Severely Aquiline Nose
1. Protruding bone and cartilage are simultaneously resected.
2. Nasal bones are gathered to fill the gap created by excision of bone and cartilage.
3. The curved cartilage on the nose tip is raised, and autologous cartilage
(septal cartilage or ear cartilage) is transplanted to support the structure.
Operation Time | 1-2 hours |
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Anesthesia | Local Anesthesia with IV sedation |
Recovery Period | · Swelling and Bruising for 2-3 days after surgery |
Hospital Visit |
plaster and stitches removed 5-7 days after surgery |
* Recovery period varies on individual basis.