How to Prevent a “Piggy Nose”?

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With 23 years of surgical experience and expertise,
I am Dr. Jo Bae-jung from KOKO Plastic Surgery.

An upturned nose (where the tip of the nose is raised) after rhinoplasty is one of the most common complications patients worry about. Here are some important tips to help prevent it.

Be cautious if you have tight skin

People with tight skin are at a higher risk of developing an upturned nose.

If your forehead doesn’t move even 1cm when pulled,
there may be a lack of skin, increasing the chance of the nose turning upward.
It’s common for people with tight skin to also have an upturned nose.
If your skin is tight and there’s little to no sagging, the risk of an upturned nose after surgery is considered high.

Be careful with silicone implants

Inserting a silicone implant is one of the major causes of an upturned nose.
Using silicone should be carefully decided, especially for those with tight skin as mentioned above.

Choose a surgeon with extensive experience

It is important to choose a surgeon experienced in procedures using septal cartilage whenever possible.
A skilled and experienced specialist can select the optimal method tailored to your individual characteristics, minimizing complications like an upturned nose.

If you’re considering rhinoplasty, we recommend referring to the above tips and having a thorough consultation with your doctor before making a decision.

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