Bulbous nose surgery in Seoul, Korea
Bulbous nose surgery in Gangnam, Seoul at Marble Plastic Surgery: refine a wide, rounded nasal tip with cartilage reshaping and structural support.
Typical ranges for bulbous nose surgery; your surgeon confirms the details at consultation.
What is bulbous nose surgery?
Bulbous nose surgery is tip rhinoplasty that refines a wide, rounded nasal tip by reshaping the tip cartilages, thinning excess soft tissue and adding cartilage support. At Marble Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, it is performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon.
A bulbous tip comes from wide or splayed tip cartilages, thick skin and fatty tissue, or a combination. Simply tying the cartilages is not enough for thick skin, so a cartilage graft is used to project and define the tip, and alar reduction is added if the nostrils are wide.
Who is bulbous nose surgery for?
Suitability is decided at a 1:1 consultation with your surgeon.
- A round, wide or undefined nasal tip
- Thick skin over the tip
- A tip that looks heavy compared with the bridge
- Wide nostrils together with a bulbous tip
How bulbous nose surgery is performed at Marble
- Consultation and planning Your surgeon examines skin thickness and cartilage shape and plans tip definition, projection and whether the nostril base should be narrowed.
- Anesthesia and monitoring A board-certified anesthesiologist selects the anesthesia with your surgeon, administers it, and monitors you continuously throughout the procedure.
- Refining the tip The tip cartilages are trimmed and sutured closer together, soft tissue is thinned conservatively, and a septal or ear cartilage graft defines the tip.
- Recovery and discharge You rest in a private recovery room under monitoring. Before you leave, the team explains wound care, medication and your follow-up schedule.
Recovery and aftercare
Most patients go home the same day. A splint is usually worn for about a week, and visible swelling settles over roughly two weeks, with the tip continuing to refine for months. Aftercare visits are scheduled on days 2, 7 and 14.
- Swelling injection on day 2
- Regenerative laser on days 7 and 14
- 1:1 progress checks with your surgeon
- Unlimited scar care
Surgeon-of-record policy
The board-certified specialist you consult with performs your surgery — no substitute surgeons.
Anesthesiologist on site
A board-certified anesthesiologist manages screening, anesthesia and recovery.
Real-time monitoring
A central system monitors every patient continuously during surgery and recovery.
Operating-room CCTV
Cameras in the operating room provide transparency and faster emergency response.
Frequently asked questions
Can a bulbous nose be fixed without an implant?
Yes. Tip refinement uses your own cartilage. A bridge implant is added only if the bridge also needs height.
Will the tip become round again?
Structural grafting is designed to hold the shape. Thick skin can soften definition slightly as it heals.
Is alar reduction always needed?
No. It is added only when the nostril base is wide relative to the refined tip.
Who will perform my procedure at Marble Plastic Surgery?
The surgeon you consult with performs your surgery. Marble follows a surgeon-of-record policy with no substitute surgeons, and a board-certified anesthesiologist is on site full-time to manage anesthesia and monitoring.
Can I arrange a consultation in English before traveling to Seoul?
Yes. International patients can start with an online consultation by sending photos and goals through WhatsApp or the contact form. The plan is then confirmed in person at the clinic in Gangnam.
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Plan your bulbous nose surgery consultation
Send your photos and goals and a member of our team will reply with next steps. You can also use the consultation form at the bottom of this page.
- Clinic
- Marble Plastic Surgery (마블성형외과)
- Address
- 3F Juryuseong Bldg., 435 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00
Sat 10:00–16:00
Closed Sundays & public holidays - Languages
- English, Japanese, Chinese and Thai coordinators
All surgery carries risks, including bleeding, infection and inflammation. Results, recovery time and satisfaction vary between individuals. Times shown are typical ranges and are confirmed for you at consultation. This page is for general information and is not a substitute for a medical consultation.