Tip plasty in Seoul, Korea
Tip plasty in Gangnam, Seoul at Marble Plastic Surgery: refine and project the nasal tip using your own cartilage, without a bridge implant.
Typical ranges for tip plasty; your surgeon confirms the details at consultation.
What is tip plasty?
Tip plasty is rhinoplasty limited to the nasal tip: it refines, lifts or projects the tip using your own cartilage without placing an implant on the bridge. At Marble Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, non-implant tip plasty is performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon.
It suits people whose bridge height is already adequate but whose tip is low, round or drooping. Septal or ear cartilage is shaped into a graft that supports and defines the tip. Because the bridge is untouched, surgery and recovery are shorter than full rhinoplasty.
Who is tip plasty for?
Suitability is decided at a 1:1 consultation with your surgeon.
- A low, flat or rounded tip with an adequate bridge
- A tip that droops or points downward
- People who prefer not to have an implant
- Those wanting a subtle, natural refinement
How tip plasty is performed at Marble
- Consultation and planning Your surgeon checks that your bridge height is balanced, assesses tip cartilage and skin, and plans projection and rotation.
- Anesthesia and monitoring A board-certified anesthesiologist selects the anesthesia with your surgeon, administers it, and monitors you continuously throughout the procedure.
- Shaping the tip The tip cartilages are sutured and refined, and a septal or ear cartilage graft is placed to support and define the new 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
Is tip plasty done without an implant?
Yes. It uses your own septal or ear cartilage, which integrates naturally and lowers implant-related risks.
Can tip plasty raise the bridge too?
No. If the bridge is low, bridge augmentation is added, which makes it a full rhinoplasty.
How long does a tip plasty take to heal?
Visible swelling settles in one to two weeks; subtle tip swelling takes several months to resolve fully.
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 tip plasty 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.