Korean surgeons have unparalleled experience with Asian rhinoplasty. Here's why this specialization matters for Asian patients.

Asian Nose Characteristics

Common Features

  • Lower nasal bridge
  • Thicker skin
  • Less cartilage projection
  • Wider nostrils
  • Rounder, less defined tip

Why Specialization Matters

Different Techniques Required

  • Bridge augmentation usually needed
  • Cartilage grafting essential
  • Tip work more complex
  • Thick skin requires specific approaches

Understanding Asian Aesthetics

  • Cultural beauty standards
  • Facial harmony principles
  • What looks natural on Asian faces

Korean Techniques

Bridge Augmentation

  • Silicone implants (most common)
  • Gore-tex implants
  • Cartilage grafting
  • Combination methods

Tip Refinement

  • Septum cartilage use
  • Ear cartilage grafts
  • Rib cartilage for complex cases
  • Specialized tip plasty techniques

Managing Thick Skin

  • Defatting techniques
  • Stronger framework support
  • Patience for results (longer settling)

Why Not Western Surgeons?

Experience Gap

  • Western surgeons see fewer Asian patients
  • Reduction techniques don't apply
  • Different aesthetic goals
  • Less experience with augmentation

Korean Surgeon Training

  • High volume practice
  • Thousands of Asian noses
  • Refined over decades
  • Specific technique development

For Non-Asian Patients

Korean surgeons also excel with non-Asian noses, but their particular strength is Asian rhinoplasty.