Wide Nose Reduction in Korea
Narrow a broad nasal bridge and base so the nose sits in proportion with your eyes and face.
Slimmer lines, sharper features
Wide nose reduction narrows a broad bridge and, when needed, wide nostrils. At YUNO a wide bony bridge is narrowed by nasal bone osteotomy, often combined with hump reduction, while wide or flared nostrils are corrected with alar reduction. Tip width is refined separately with cartilage techniques.
A nose can look wide for three different reasons: a broad bony bridge, a bulbous tip or flared nostrils. Each requires a different technique, so we identify which part makes your nose look wide before planning.
Good candidates
- A bridge that looks broad from the front
- A wide bridge combined with a hump
- Wide or flared nostrils
- A nose that makes the face look flat and wide
- Patients who want a slimmer, more refined profile
Why the cause matters
Bone, tip and nostrils each add to width. Narrowing only the bridge while leaving a wide base can make proportions look off.
How the surgery is tailored
Osteotomy for a wide bridge
The nasal bones are precisely cut and moved inward to narrow the bony bridge.
Hump and bridge reshaping
If a hump is present, it is reduced before osteotomy so the bridge narrows smoothly.
Alar base reduction
Excess nostril skin is removed or the base is cinched inward to narrow wide nostrils.
Tip refinement
Wide tip cartilage is trimmed and gathered so the tip matches the slimmer bridge.
Implants & autologous tissue
The right material depends on your skin, the condition of your nose and the shape you want. Your surgeon will explain the options at consultation.
| Material | Type | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Silicone | Implant | Raises the bridge and creates a smooth line |
| Gore-Tex | Implant | Porous surface lets tissue grow in for close adhesion |
| AlloDerm | Processed human dermis | Covers thin skin over the bridge or adds tip height |
| Ear cartilage | Autologous | Tip shaping and lengthening |
| Septal cartilage | Autologous | Tip projection and nose lengthening |
| Rib cartilage | Autologous | Strong support with ample volume, often for revision |
| Dermis & fascia | Autologous | Soft-tissue padding under thin skin, reduces implant show |
Wide Nose Reduction information
Times are typical and vary with each case. As with any surgery, bleeding, infection or inflammation can occur, and the degree differs between individuals. Your surgeon will explain risks and aftercare in detail.
Wide Nose Reduction: questions
Does narrowing the bridge require breaking the bone?
A wide bony bridge is narrowed with controlled osteotomies. Bruising and swelling around the eyes are common for the first week or two.
Can I narrow my nose without osteotomy?
If the width comes from the tip or nostrils rather than the bone, tip refinement or alar reduction alone may be enough.
Will a narrower nose affect breathing?
The surgeon plans the narrowing with the airway in mind, using 3D-CT findings to protect nasal function.
Can wide nose reduction be combined with other procedures?
Yes. It is frequently combined with hump removal, tip plasty or alar reduction in one surgery.
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