What a rhinoplasty consultation in Sangmu checks
What is assessed at a rhinoplasty consultation in Gwangju's Sangmu district — nasal structure and skin, choice of materials, and the surgery and recovery schedule.
A rhinoplasty consultation looks not only at the shape you want but at the structure of your nose, your skin and your facial proportions. Here is what a rhinoplasty consultation at Cejong in Sangmu usually covers.
What is assessed
- Bridge — height and length, any deviation or hump
- Tip — cartilage strength and shape, how bulbous or upturned it is
- Skin thickness — thick and thin skin call for different approaches and swell differently
- Septum and function — rhinitis or congestion
- Previous surgery — for revision, the earlier materials and method, and whether anything was injected
- Overall proportions — harmony with the forehead, mouth and chin
About materials
At Cejong, silicone is used for implants and septal, ear or rib cartilage for autologous grafts; the material is chosen according to the nose. Different materials are often combined for the bridge and tip. Each has pros and cons, so it is worth hearing the reasons for the choice at the consultation.
Surgery and recovery
Surgery is done under sedation, usually takes about 1.5 hours, and you go home the same day. Typically the splint and stitches come off at around 5–7 days, washing and light daily activity resume after about 2–7 days, and exercise, saunas and alcohol after about 4 weeks. Recovery varies.
Read more
- 7 things to check before a rhinoplasty consultation
- How the rhinoplasty method is chosen
- Rhinoplasty side effects and precautions
Frequently asked questions
Can I come for a consultation if my nose is blocked? Yes. The septum and any functional problems are assessed and, where needed, reflected in the surgical plan.
Can I consult about surgery done at another clinic? Yes. Details of the earlier surgery help; see What to check at a revision rhinoplasty consultation.