Long nose surgery in Seoul, Korea
Long nose surgery in Gangnam, Seoul at Marble Plastic Surgery: shorten and lift a long or drooping nose according to your facial ratio.
Typical ranges for long nose surgery; your surgeon confirms the details at consultation.
What is long nose surgery?
Long nose surgery is rhinoplasty that shortens a nose that looks long or droops at the tip by trimming the septum and rotating the tip upward. At Marble Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, long and drooping-tip noses are corrected according to your facial ratio by a board-certified plastic surgeon.
A long or arrow-shaped nose can make the face look older or stern, and the tip often dips further when smiling. Correction shortens the central support, repositions the tip cartilages and, where present, reduces a hump so the profile is balanced.
Who is long nose surgery for?
Suitability is decided at a 1:1 consultation with your surgeon.
- A nose that looks long relative to the midface
- A tip that points downward or drops when smiling
- A long nose combined with a hump
- People who want a softer, more youthful profile
How long nose surgery is performed at Marble
- Consultation and planning Your surgeon measures nasal length and tip angle against your facial thirds on 3D-CT and plans how much to shorten and rotate.
- Anesthesia and monitoring A board-certified anesthesiologist selects the anesthesia with your surgeon, administers it, and monitors you continuously throughout the procedure.
- Shortening and rotating the tip The lower septum and cartilages are trimmed, the tip is rotated upward and fixed with a cartilage strut, and the muscle that pulls the tip down may be released.
- 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
Why does my nose tip drop when I smile?
A muscle at the base of the nose pulls the tip down during smiling. It can be released during surgery while the tip is given stronger support.
How much can a long nose be shortened?
Usually a few millimetres, which makes a clear visual difference. Over-shortening is avoided because it exposes the nostrils.
Is the change permanent?
Yes, once the reshaped cartilage has healed in its new position.
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 long 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.