CHARACTERISTICS OF ONYX RHINOPLASTY PROCEDURES

At Onyx Plastic Surgery, we build the structure first, then design a nose that

is in overall harmony with the face

At Onyx Plastic Surgery near Gangnam Station, Seoul, rhinoplasty is planned on one principle: structure first, shape next. A stable central support framework is built at the nasal tip, and a refined, natural line is shaped on top of it — so the result stays balanced over time.

Onyx Core Rhinoplasty

Onyx Core Rhinoplasty is the clinic’s signature procedure. Instead of simply lifting the bridge, it corrects collapsed structure and tissue and adjusts tip projection, rotation, and length in three dimensions.

  • 3D CT analysis of the nasal bone and cartilage structure before surgery
  • 3D scan virtual surgery to preview and plan the nose design
  • Autologous (your own) cartilage to build the support framework and reduce foreign-body reactions
  • Design tailored to your facial proportions and skin condition
  • 1:1 consultation and surgery with the chief surgeon

Design references used during planning include a nasolabial angle of about 95–110°, a Goode ratio of about 0.55–0.60, and a nose width close to the distance between the inner corners of the eyes — adjusted to each face rather than applied as a fixed formula.

Revision Rhinoplasty

Revision rhinoplasty corrects visible or functional problems left by a previous nose surgery. Because tissue and cartilage have already been altered and scar tissue is present, revision is more demanding than a first surgery. Onyx analyzes why the previous result went wrong before planning any correction.

Common reasons patients seek revision at Onyx:

  • An implant that has slid toward the tip, or a tip where the shape shows through thinning skin
  • A bridge that ended up too high or too low once swelling settled
  • An implant that moved because it did not settle properly, losing support
  • A nose that leans to one side because of the nasal bone or an ill-fitting implant
  • Redness, swelling, or pain caused by inflammation around an implant
  • Contracture — a nose that has become short and upturned from excessive scarring

Timing: Revision is generally recommended about 6 months to 1 year after the first surgery, once tissue has softened and swelling has settled. Inflammation, contracture, or implant problems may need earlier correction.

Contracted Nose Correction

A contracted nose develops when excessive scar tissue forms after inflammation, pulling the nose shorter and the tip upward. Correction focuses on releasing scar tissue and rebuilding stable support with autologous cartilage, while taking the condition of the skin and soft tissue into account.

Recovery

  • Major swelling usually eases over 1–2 weeks
  • The final shape settles gradually over several months
  • Recovery after revision may take somewhat longer than after a first surgery

Why Choose Onyx Plastic Surgery?

  • A clinic that chose nose surgery as its specialty
  • 1:1 dedicated care by the chief surgeon, from consultation to aftercare
  • 3D CT precision diagnosis and 3D virtual surgery
  • Safety systems: board-certified anesthesiologist, operating-room CCTV, emergency power (UPS)
  • Honest consultation, meticulous surgery, and systematic aftercare

Note: Bleeding, swelling, and pain may occur after surgery, and results vary by individual. Contact Onyx at +82-2-557-8883 or via KakaoTalk for a personal consultation.