Can a short nose be improved with filler? Click to find out!

Hello. We are SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic, a skin aesthetics and plastic surgery clinic in Cheongdam-dong.

Recently, the most popular aesthetic treatments have been Botox and fillers. Botox was primarily used to improve wrinkles and lost elasticity, while fillers were used to add volume to areas lacking it, such as a sunken forehead.

However, as their applications have expanded, Botox is now used for the trapezius muscles, calves, and hyperhidrosis, while fillers are being utilized for clients who require nose correction.

Short Nose Filler

Therefore, those who are intimidated by the idea of surgery naturally chose non-surgical methods if short nose correction was possible with injections.

A short nose, often called a ‘pig nose’, is a condition where the nostrils are clearly visible when looking at a person's face from the front. In many cases, this is congenital and often inherited.

Most people didn't consider this an issue during their school years, but once they entered adulthood and began interacting with many new people, they realized there was a problem with their nose due to others' appearance evaluations.

Nowadays, when such individuals visit a clinic seeking short nose improvement, they are often offered two suggestions.

One suggestion is short nose filler, and the other is a surgical method, similar to general rhinoplasty. Although many people with a short nose who wish to improve it consider surgical methods over fillers, those who are averse to surgery insist on improving it with short nose filler.

So, can a short nose be improved with filler?

Of course, it can be improved. However, to explain the downside first, the effect is temporary, lasting an average of 6 months to 1 year. After that, it returns to its original state, requiring regular visits every 6 months or 1 year for re-treatment, which can be inconvenient.

Short Nose Surgery

However, it has the advantage of being non-invasive and having a short treatment time and recovery process.

The cost burden is also relatively low. In contrast, short nose surgery is invasive, with a longer surgery time and recovery period. However, its greatest advantage is that it fundamentally improves structural problems and provides permanent maintenance unless there is trauma or injury.

For a long time, most people seeking to improve a short nose came with the intention of having surgery. However, nowadays, many people in their 20s and 30s believe that most issues can be resolved with injections, so even if they come for an injection procedure, SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic can assist them.

Therefore, when individuals with a short nose visit our clinic, we propose treatment methods based on two types after consultation.

Since short noses are also classified into mild and severe types, we help patients decide between the two procedures through explanations. The sole reason for recommending surgery even for mild cases is its permanent maintenance.

However, if you wish to improve your short nose with filler, even considering the inconvenience, Dr. Eui-Cheol Jeong of SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic can help. If the case involves functional problems of the nose, we also assist in improving those functional issues at our clinic.

If a short nose is not severe, it is often solely a cosmetic issue, making it difficult to achieve the desired shape with filler.

However, while an upturned nostril can be improved to a lowered state, for those considering surgical methods even in mild cases, Dr. Eui-Cheol Jeong can consult with them. If there is a desired shape for the nasal tip and nostrils, surgical methods can be performed to achieve the client's desired outcome as much as possible.

In cases where a short nose is caused by a septal issue, both cosmetic and functional improvements are necessary. This area and nose type can be sufficiently improved, even if delayed, so we hope you achieve the desired results from highly skilled medical professionals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of nose is referred to as a ‘short nose’ (upturned nose)?

A short nose is a condition where the nostrils are clearly visible when looking at a person's face from the front. It is often called a ‘pig nose’ and is frequently congenital.

Can a short nose be improved with filler?

Yes, a short nose can be improved with filler. This is an option for those who prefer a non-surgical method due to concerns about surgery.

How long do short nose fillers last?

The effect of short nose fillers is temporary, lasting an average of 6 months to 1 year. To maintain the effect, regular treatments are required every 6 months or 1 year.

What are the advantages of short nose surgery?

The biggest advantage of short nose surgery is that it fundamentally improves structural problems and provides permanent maintenance unless there is trauma or injury.

When improving a short nose, should I choose filler or surgery?

At SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic, we propose the appropriate treatment method, either filler or surgery, based on the patient's short nose type (severity) and personal preferences. Surgery is recommended for those who desire permanent improvement.

Can functional problems of the nose also be improved along with a short nose?

Yes, it is possible. In cases where a short nose is accompanied by functional problems of the nose, such as a septal issue, SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic assists in improving both the aesthetic and functional concerns.