Prosthetic nasal base augmentation

Treatment Effects

Short-term effects: After implant surgery for the nasal base, the sunken nasal base can be improved in the short term, making the facial contours more three-dimensional, reducing nasolabial folds, and making the mid-face appear fuller. This visually addresses issues such as mid-face depression and rabbit mouth deformity. Post-operative local swelling is common and typically subsides gradually within 1 to 2 weeks.

Long-term effects: Results are generally long-lasting, though influenced by various factors. If the surgery is successful and post-operative care is proper, facial appearance can be improved permanently, giving a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing look. However, over time, the results may change due to factors such as implant aging or individual tissue changes.

Target Audience:

• Individuals with significantly depressed nasal bases resulting in a flat facial appearance, deep nasolabial folds, and a lack of three-dimensionality in the mid-face.
• Those seeking to improve facial contours and enhance their appearance, who are in good health, free from major diseases or immune system disorders, and capable of tolerating surgery.

Not Suitable For:

• Individuals with untreated nasal conditions such as sinusitis or nasal polyps.
• Those with immune system issues that may impair wound healing or compromise implant stability.
• Individuals currently taking medications that affect blood clotting or immune function.
• People with excessively high psychological expectations or unrealistic fantasies regarding surgical outcomes.

Select Equipment

In prosthetic nasal base augmentation surgery, equipment is primarily used to assist surgical procedures and ensure safety.

Disinfection Equipment: Ensures strict sterilization of the surgical environment and instruments to reduce infection risk, such as high-pressure steam sterilizers.

Lighting Equipment: Provides a clear surgical field of view, enabling precise surgeon manipulation, such as surgical shadowless lamps.

Anesthesia Equipment: Guarantees the safety and efficacy of the anesthesia process, including anesthesia machines and electrocardiographic monitors, to continuously monitor the patient's vital signs.

Equipment Selection

In prosthetic augmentation of the nasal base, equipment is primarily used to assist surgical procedures and ensure safety.

Sterilization equipment: Ensures strict sterilization of the surgical environment and instruments to reduce infection risks, such as high-pressure steam sterilizers.

Lighting equipment: Provides a clear surgical field for precise doctor operation, such as surgical shadowless lamps.

Anesthesia equipment: Ensures the safety and effectiveness of the anesthesia process, such as anesthesia machines and electrocardiographic monitors, to continuously monitor the patient's vital signs.

Price

Prices generally range from 1,000,000 KRW to 3,000,000 KRW, depending on the following factors:

Hospital and surgeon: Standard hospitals typically charge between 1,000,000 KRW and 2,000,000 KRW; top-tier hospitals or experienced, well-known surgeons usually start at 2,000,000 KRW.

Implant material: Silicone implants are relatively affordable; expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) materials are more expensive; autologous cartilage involves additional surgical steps, resulting in varying costs.

Regional differences: Prices in first-tier cities and economically developed regions are generally higher than in second- or third-tier cities.

Expected Outcomes

The procedure can improve nasal base depression, making the face more three-dimensional, but results vary by individual.

View surgical outcomes rationally; do not expect a complete transformation of facial shape, only optimization based on existing features.

Results are also influenced by surgical technique, implant materials, and post-operative care, which may lead to discrepancies from expectations.

Combination Therapy

Combined with Rhinoplasty: Simultaneously addresses the height of the nasal bridge and the depression of the nasal base, resulting in a more aesthetically balanced and harmonious nasal appearance.

Combined with Facial Fat Grafting: While augmenting the nasal base, fat grafting is also performed on other sunken areas of the face to create a fuller, rounder facial contour and enhance overall youthful rejuvenation.

Side Effects and Complications

- Infection: If sterilization is not strict during surgery or postoperative care is improper, infection may occur, manifesting as local redness, swelling, pain, fever, and other symptoms.

- Implant displacement: Due to factors such as surgical technique, external impact after surgery, and individual nasal structure, the implant may shift, resulting in changes to the nasal shape.

- Rejection reaction: Although rare, some individuals may experience rejection of the implant material, leading to local swelling and fluid accumulation.

- Bleeding: Bleeding may occur during surgery. If hemostasis is not complete, a hematoma may form.

- Unsatisfactory appearance: If the implant is poorly sculpted or improperly positioned, the postoperative nasal shape may appear unnatural or asymmetric.

Side Effects

- Pain: Some degree of pain is expected after surgery, typically within a tolerable range, and can be managed with medication.

- Swelling: Postoperative swelling is common and usually subsides gradually over several weeks, though the severity and duration vary from person to person.

Select Instruments

Focus primarily on auxiliary instruments related to surgery, ensuring their safety and efficacy.

Choose equipment and instruments that hold a valid medical device registration certificate.

Research details such as the brand, model, and performance of the instruments; consult hospitals regarding their usage history and maintenance records.

Contraindications

Individuals with severe systemic diseases, such as uncontrolled heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Persons with inflammation, skin damage, or infectious lesions on the nasal area.

Individuals with psychiatric disorders or psychological conditions that prevent cooperation with surgery and postoperative care.

Contraindications

Individuals with severe systemic diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes, that are not well-controlled.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Individuals with inflammation, skin breakdown, or infectious lesions on the nasal area.

Individuals with mental disorders or psychological conditions that prevent cooperation with surgery and postoperative care.

Side Effects

In addition to the side effects mentioned above, such as infection, displacement, and rejection, the following may also occur:

Pain: Some degree of pain is expected after surgery, typically within a tolerable range, and can be managed with medication.

Swelling: Post-operative swelling is a common occurrence that usually subsides gradually over a few weeks, though the extent and duration vary from person to person.

Symptom Self-Assessment

If you experience localized redness, swelling, increased pain, or fever after surgery, it may indicate an infection: seek medical attention promptly for anti-infective treatment.

If you notice changes in nasal shape, a sensation of a foreign object, or obvious asymmetry, the implant may have shifted; consult a doctor immediately for evaluation and management.

Persistent swelling or fluid accumulation in the nose may signal a rejection reaction; communicate with your doctor without delay.

Select Treatment Plan

Communicate thoroughly with your physician, who will develop a personalized treatment plan based on your individual nasal anatomy, overall facial features, and general health condition.

Consider the choice of implant material, weighing your budget and requirements for efficacy and safety, and jointly decide with your doctor whether to use silicone, porous polyethylene (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene), or autologous cartilage.

If combined treatments are needed, discuss the sequence and comprehensive approach with your physician.

Treatment Effects

Short-term effects: After implant surgery for the nasal base, the sunken nasal base can be improved in the short term, making the facial contours more three-dimensional, reducing nasolabial folds, and making the mid-face appear fuller. This visually addresses issues such as mid-face depression and rabbit mouth deformity. Post-operative local swelling is common and typically subsides gradually within 1 to 2 weeks.

Long-term effects: Results are generally long-lasting, though influenced by various factors. If the surgery is successful and post-operative care is proper, facial appearance can be improved permanently, giving a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing look. However, over time, the results may change due to factors such as implant aging or individual tissue changes.

Target Audience:

• Individuals with significantly depressed nasal bases resulting in a flat facial appearance, deep nasolabial folds, and a lack of three-dimensionality in the mid-face.
• Those seeking to improve facial contours and enhance their appearance, who are in good health, free from major diseases or immune system disorders, and capable of tolerating surgery.

Not Suitable For:

• Individuals with untreated nasal conditions such as sinusitis or nasal polyps.
• Those with immune system issues that may impair wound healing or compromise implant stability.
• Individuals currently taking medications that affect blood clotting or immune function.
• People with excessively high psychological expectations or unrealistic fantasies regarding surgical outcomes.

Select Equipment

In prosthetic nasal base augmentation surgery, equipment is primarily used to assist surgical procedures and ensure safety.

Disinfection Equipment: Ensures strict sterilization of the surgical environment and instruments to reduce infection risk, such as high-pressure steam sterilizers.

Lighting Equipment: Provides a clear surgical field of view, enabling precise surgeon manipulation, such as surgical shadowless lamps.

Anesthesia Equipment: Guarantees the safety and efficacy of the anesthesia process, including anesthesia machines and electrocardiographic monitors, to continuously monitor the patient's vital signs.

Equipment Selection

In prosthetic augmentation of the nasal base, equipment is primarily used to assist surgical procedures and ensure safety.

Sterilization equipment: Ensures strict sterilization of the surgical environment and instruments to reduce infection risks, such as high-pressure steam sterilizers.

Lighting equipment: Provides a clear surgical field for precise doctor operation, such as surgical shadowless lamps.

Anesthesia equipment: Ensures the safety and effectiveness of the anesthesia process, such as anesthesia machines and electrocardiographic monitors, to continuously monitor the patient's vital signs.

Price

Prices generally range from 1,000,000 KRW to 3,000,000 KRW, depending on the following factors:

Hospital and surgeon: Standard hospitals typically charge between 1,000,000 KRW and 2,000,000 KRW; top-tier hospitals or experienced, well-known surgeons usually start at 2,000,000 KRW.

Implant material: Silicone implants are relatively affordable; expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) materials are more expensive; autologous cartilage involves additional surgical steps, resulting in varying costs.

Regional differences: Prices in first-tier cities and economically developed regions are generally higher than in second- or third-tier cities.

Expected Outcomes

The procedure can improve nasal base depression, making the face more three-dimensional, but results vary by individual.

View surgical outcomes rationally; do not expect a complete transformation of facial shape, only optimization based on existing features.

Results are also influenced by surgical technique, implant materials, and post-operative care, which may lead to discrepancies from expectations.

Combination Therapy

Combined with Rhinoplasty: Simultaneously addresses the height of the nasal bridge and the depression of the nasal base, resulting in a more aesthetically balanced and harmonious nasal appearance.

Combined with Facial Fat Grafting: While augmenting the nasal base, fat grafting is also performed on other sunken areas of the face to create a fuller, rounder facial contour and enhance overall youthful rejuvenation.

Side Effects and Complications

- Infection: If sterilization is not strict during surgery or postoperative care is improper, infection may occur, manifesting as local redness, swelling, pain, fever, and other symptoms.

- Implant displacement: Due to factors such as surgical technique, external impact after surgery, and individual nasal structure, the implant may shift, resulting in changes to the nasal shape.

- Rejection reaction: Although rare, some individuals may experience rejection of the implant material, leading to local swelling and fluid accumulation.

- Bleeding: Bleeding may occur during surgery. If hemostasis is not complete, a hematoma may form.

- Unsatisfactory appearance: If the implant is poorly sculpted or improperly positioned, the postoperative nasal shape may appear unnatural or asymmetric.

Side Effects

- Pain: Some degree of pain is expected after surgery, typically within a tolerable range, and can be managed with medication.

- Swelling: Postoperative swelling is common and usually subsides gradually over several weeks, though the severity and duration vary from person to person.

Select Instruments

Focus primarily on auxiliary instruments related to surgery, ensuring their safety and efficacy.

Choose equipment and instruments that hold a valid medical device registration certificate.

Research details such as the brand, model, and performance of the instruments; consult hospitals regarding their usage history and maintenance records.

Contraindications

Individuals with severe systemic diseases, such as uncontrolled heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Persons with inflammation, skin damage, or infectious lesions on the nasal area.

Individuals with psychiatric disorders or psychological conditions that prevent cooperation with surgery and postoperative care.

Contraindications

Individuals with severe systemic diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes, that are not well-controlled.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Individuals with inflammation, skin breakdown, or infectious lesions on the nasal area.

Individuals with mental disorders or psychological conditions that prevent cooperation with surgery and postoperative care.

Side Effects

In addition to the side effects mentioned above, such as infection, displacement, and rejection, the following may also occur:

Pain: Some degree of pain is expected after surgery, typically within a tolerable range, and can be managed with medication.

Swelling: Post-operative swelling is a common occurrence that usually subsides gradually over a few weeks, though the extent and duration vary from person to person.

Symptom Self-Assessment

If you experience localized redness, swelling, increased pain, or fever after surgery, it may indicate an infection: seek medical attention promptly for anti-infective treatment.

If you notice changes in nasal shape, a sensation of a foreign object, or obvious asymmetry, the implant may have shifted; consult a doctor immediately for evaluation and management.

Persistent swelling or fluid accumulation in the nose may signal a rejection reaction; communicate with your doctor without delay.

Select Treatment Plan

Communicate thoroughly with your physician, who will develop a personalized treatment plan based on your individual nasal anatomy, overall facial features, and general health condition.

Consider the choice of implant material, weighing your budget and requirements for efficacy and safety, and jointly decide with your doctor whether to use silicone, porous polyethylene (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene), or autologous cartilage.

If combined treatments are needed, discuss the sequence and comprehensive approach with your physician.

Treatment Effects

Short-term effects: After implant surgery for the nasal base, the sunken nasal base can be improved in the short term, making the facial contours more three-dimensional, reducing nasolabial folds, and making the mid-face appear fuller. This visually addresses issues such as mid-face depression and rabbit mouth deformity. Post-operative local swelling is common and typically subsides gradually within 1 to 2 weeks.

Long-term effects: Results are generally long-lasting, though influenced by various factors. If the surgery is successful and post-operative care is proper, facial appearance can be improved permanently, giving a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing look. However, over time, the results may change due to factors such as implant aging or individual tissue changes.

Target Audience:

• Individuals with significantly depressed nasal bases resulting in a flat facial appearance, deep nasolabial folds, and a lack of three-dimensionality in the mid-face.
• Those seeking to improve facial contours and enhance their appearance, who are in good health, free from major diseases or immune system disorders, and capable of tolerating surgery.

Not Suitable For:

• Individuals with untreated nasal conditions such as sinusitis or nasal polyps.
• Those with immune system issues that may impair wound healing or compromise implant stability.
• Individuals currently taking medications that affect blood clotting or immune function.
• People with excessively high psychological expectations or unrealistic fantasies regarding surgical outcomes.

Select Equipment

In prosthetic nasal base augmentation surgery, equipment is primarily used to assist surgical procedures and ensure safety.

Disinfection Equipment: Ensures strict sterilization of the surgical environment and instruments to reduce infection risk, such as high-pressure steam sterilizers.

Lighting Equipment: Provides a clear surgical field of view, enabling precise surgeon manipulation, such as surgical shadowless lamps.

Anesthesia Equipment: Guarantees the safety and efficacy of the anesthesia process, including anesthesia machines and electrocardiographic monitors, to continuously monitor the patient's vital signs.

Equipment Selection

In prosthetic augmentation of the nasal base, equipment is primarily used to assist surgical procedures and ensure safety.

Sterilization equipment: Ensures strict sterilization of the surgical environment and instruments to reduce infection risks, such as high-pressure steam sterilizers.

Lighting equipment: Provides a clear surgical field for precise doctor operation, such as surgical shadowless lamps.

Anesthesia equipment: Ensures the safety and effectiveness of the anesthesia process, such as anesthesia machines and electrocardiographic monitors, to continuously monitor the patient's vital signs.

Price

Prices generally range from 1,000,000 KRW to 3,000,000 KRW, depending on the following factors:

Hospital and surgeon: Standard hospitals typically charge between 1,000,000 KRW and 2,000,000 KRW; top-tier hospitals or experienced, well-known surgeons usually start at 2,000,000 KRW.

Implant material: Silicone implants are relatively affordable; expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) materials are more expensive; autologous cartilage involves additional surgical steps, resulting in varying costs.

Regional differences: Prices in first-tier cities and economically developed regions are generally higher than in second- or third-tier cities.

Expected Outcomes

The procedure can improve nasal base depression, making the face more three-dimensional, but results vary by individual.

View surgical outcomes rationally; do not expect a complete transformation of facial shape, only optimization based on existing features.

Results are also influenced by surgical technique, implant materials, and post-operative care, which may lead to discrepancies from expectations.

Combination Therapy

Combined with Rhinoplasty: Simultaneously addresses the height of the nasal bridge and the depression of the nasal base, resulting in a more aesthetically balanced and harmonious nasal appearance.

Combined with Facial Fat Grafting: While augmenting the nasal base, fat grafting is also performed on other sunken areas of the face to create a fuller, rounder facial contour and enhance overall youthful rejuvenation.

Side Effects and Complications

- Infection: If sterilization is not strict during surgery or postoperative care is improper, infection may occur, manifesting as local redness, swelling, pain, fever, and other symptoms.

- Implant displacement: Due to factors such as surgical technique, external impact after surgery, and individual nasal structure, the implant may shift, resulting in changes to the nasal shape.

- Rejection reaction: Although rare, some individuals may experience rejection of the implant material, leading to local swelling and fluid accumulation.

- Bleeding: Bleeding may occur during surgery. If hemostasis is not complete, a hematoma may form.

- Unsatisfactory appearance: If the implant is poorly sculpted or improperly positioned, the postoperative nasal shape may appear unnatural or asymmetric.

Side Effects

- Pain: Some degree of pain is expected after surgery, typically within a tolerable range, and can be managed with medication.

- Swelling: Postoperative swelling is common and usually subsides gradually over several weeks, though the severity and duration vary from person to person.

Select Instruments

Focus primarily on auxiliary instruments related to surgery, ensuring their safety and efficacy.

Choose equipment and instruments that hold a valid medical device registration certificate.

Research details such as the brand, model, and performance of the instruments; consult hospitals regarding their usage history and maintenance records.

Contraindications

Individuals with severe systemic diseases, such as uncontrolled heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Persons with inflammation, skin damage, or infectious lesions on the nasal area.

Individuals with psychiatric disorders or psychological conditions that prevent cooperation with surgery and postoperative care.

Contraindications

Individuals with severe systemic diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes, that are not well-controlled.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Individuals with inflammation, skin breakdown, or infectious lesions on the nasal area.

Individuals with mental disorders or psychological conditions that prevent cooperation with surgery and postoperative care.

Side Effects

In addition to the side effects mentioned above, such as infection, displacement, and rejection, the following may also occur:

Pain: Some degree of pain is expected after surgery, typically within a tolerable range, and can be managed with medication.

Swelling: Post-operative swelling is a common occurrence that usually subsides gradually over a few weeks, though the extent and duration vary from person to person.

Symptom Self-Assessment

If you experience localized redness, swelling, increased pain, or fever after surgery, it may indicate an infection: seek medical attention promptly for anti-infective treatment.

If you notice changes in nasal shape, a sensation of a foreign object, or obvious asymmetry, the implant may have shifted; consult a doctor immediately for evaluation and management.

Persistent swelling or fluid accumulation in the nose may signal a rejection reaction; communicate with your doctor without delay.

Select Treatment Plan

Communicate thoroughly with your physician, who will develop a personalized treatment plan based on your individual nasal anatomy, overall facial features, and general health condition.

Consider the choice of implant material, weighing your budget and requirements for efficacy and safety, and jointly decide with your doctor whether to use silicone, porous polyethylene (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene), or autologous cartilage.

If combined treatments are needed, discuss the sequence and comprehensive approach with your physician.

Treatment Effects

Short-term effects: After implant surgery for the nasal base, the sunken nasal base can be improved in the short term, making the facial contours more three-dimensional, reducing nasolabial folds, and making the mid-face appear fuller. This visually addresses issues such as mid-face depression and rabbit mouth deformity. Post-operative local swelling is common and typically subsides gradually within 1 to 2 weeks.

Long-term effects: Results are generally long-lasting, though influenced by various factors. If the surgery is successful and post-operative care is proper, facial appearance can be improved permanently, giving a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing look. However, over time, the results may change due to factors such as implant aging or individual tissue changes.

Target Audience:

• Individuals with significantly depressed nasal bases resulting in a flat facial appearance, deep nasolabial folds, and a lack of three-dimensionality in the mid-face.
• Those seeking to improve facial contours and enhance their appearance, who are in good health, free from major diseases or immune system disorders, and capable of tolerating surgery.

Not Suitable For:

• Individuals with untreated nasal conditions such as sinusitis or nasal polyps.
• Those with immune system issues that may impair wound healing or compromise implant stability.
• Individuals currently taking medications that affect blood clotting or immune function.
• People with excessively high psychological expectations or unrealistic fantasies regarding surgical outcomes.

Select Equipment

In prosthetic nasal base augmentation surgery, equipment is primarily used to assist surgical procedures and ensure safety.

Disinfection Equipment: Ensures strict sterilization of the surgical environment and instruments to reduce infection risk, such as high-pressure steam sterilizers.

Lighting Equipment: Provides a clear surgical field of view, enabling precise surgeon manipulation, such as surgical shadowless lamps.

Anesthesia Equipment: Guarantees the safety and efficacy of the anesthesia process, including anesthesia machines and electrocardiographic monitors, to continuously monitor the patient's vital signs.

Equipment Selection

In prosthetic augmentation of the nasal base, equipment is primarily used to assist surgical procedures and ensure safety.

Sterilization equipment: Ensures strict sterilization of the surgical environment and instruments to reduce infection risks, such as high-pressure steam sterilizers.

Lighting equipment: Provides a clear surgical field for precise doctor operation, such as surgical shadowless lamps.

Anesthesia equipment: Ensures the safety and effectiveness of the anesthesia process, such as anesthesia machines and electrocardiographic monitors, to continuously monitor the patient's vital signs.

Price

Prices generally range from 1,000,000 KRW to 3,000,000 KRW, depending on the following factors:

Hospital and surgeon: Standard hospitals typically charge between 1,000,000 KRW and 2,000,000 KRW; top-tier hospitals or experienced, well-known surgeons usually start at 2,000,000 KRW.

Implant material: Silicone implants are relatively affordable; expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) materials are more expensive; autologous cartilage involves additional surgical steps, resulting in varying costs.

Regional differences: Prices in first-tier cities and economically developed regions are generally higher than in second- or third-tier cities.

Expected Outcomes

The procedure can improve nasal base depression, making the face more three-dimensional, but results vary by individual.

View surgical outcomes rationally; do not expect a complete transformation of facial shape, only optimization based on existing features.

Results are also influenced by surgical technique, implant materials, and post-operative care, which may lead to discrepancies from expectations.

Combination Therapy

Combined with Rhinoplasty: Simultaneously addresses the height of the nasal bridge and the depression of the nasal base, resulting in a more aesthetically balanced and harmonious nasal appearance.

Combined with Facial Fat Grafting: While augmenting the nasal base, fat grafting is also performed on other sunken areas of the face to create a fuller, rounder facial contour and enhance overall youthful rejuvenation.

Side Effects and Complications

- Infection: If sterilization is not strict during surgery or postoperative care is improper, infection may occur, manifesting as local redness, swelling, pain, fever, and other symptoms.

- Implant displacement: Due to factors such as surgical technique, external impact after surgery, and individual nasal structure, the implant may shift, resulting in changes to the nasal shape.

- Rejection reaction: Although rare, some individuals may experience rejection of the implant material, leading to local swelling and fluid accumulation.

- Bleeding: Bleeding may occur during surgery. If hemostasis is not complete, a hematoma may form.

- Unsatisfactory appearance: If the implant is poorly sculpted or improperly positioned, the postoperative nasal shape may appear unnatural or asymmetric.

Side Effects

- Pain: Some degree of pain is expected after surgery, typically within a tolerable range, and can be managed with medication.

- Swelling: Postoperative swelling is common and usually subsides gradually over several weeks, though the severity and duration vary from person to person.

Select Instruments

Focus primarily on auxiliary instruments related to surgery, ensuring their safety and efficacy.

Choose equipment and instruments that hold a valid medical device registration certificate.

Research details such as the brand, model, and performance of the instruments; consult hospitals regarding their usage history and maintenance records.

Contraindications

Individuals with severe systemic diseases, such as uncontrolled heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Persons with inflammation, skin damage, or infectious lesions on the nasal area.

Individuals with psychiatric disorders or psychological conditions that prevent cooperation with surgery and postoperative care.

Contraindications

Individuals with severe systemic diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes, that are not well-controlled.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Individuals with inflammation, skin breakdown, or infectious lesions on the nasal area.

Individuals with mental disorders or psychological conditions that prevent cooperation with surgery and postoperative care.

Side Effects

In addition to the side effects mentioned above, such as infection, displacement, and rejection, the following may also occur:

Pain: Some degree of pain is expected after surgery, typically within a tolerable range, and can be managed with medication.

Swelling: Post-operative swelling is a common occurrence that usually subsides gradually over a few weeks, though the extent and duration vary from person to person.

Symptom Self-Assessment

If you experience localized redness, swelling, increased pain, or fever after surgery, it may indicate an infection: seek medical attention promptly for anti-infective treatment.

If you notice changes in nasal shape, a sensation of a foreign object, or obvious asymmetry, the implant may have shifted; consult a doctor immediately for evaluation and management.

Persistent swelling or fluid accumulation in the nose may signal a rejection reaction; communicate with your doctor without delay.

Select Treatment Plan

Communicate thoroughly with your physician, who will develop a personalized treatment plan based on your individual nasal anatomy, overall facial features, and general health condition.

Consider the choice of implant material, weighing your budget and requirements for efficacy and safety, and jointly decide with your doctor whether to use silicone, porous polyethylene (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene), or autologous cartilage.

If combined treatments are needed, discuss the sequence and comprehensive approach with your physician.

Treatment Effects

Short-term effects: After implant surgery for the nasal base, the sunken nasal base can be improved in the short term, making the facial contours more three-dimensional, reducing nasolabial folds, and making the mid-face appear fuller. This visually addresses issues such as mid-face depression and rabbit mouth deformity. Post-operative local swelling is common and typically subsides gradually within 1 to 2 weeks.

Long-term effects: Results are generally long-lasting, though influenced by various factors. If the surgery is successful and post-operative care is proper, facial appearance can be improved permanently, giving a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing look. However, over time, the results may change due to factors such as implant aging or individual tissue changes.

Target Audience:

• Individuals with significantly depressed nasal bases resulting in a flat facial appearance, deep nasolabial folds, and a lack of three-dimensionality in the mid-face.
• Those seeking to improve facial contours and enhance their appearance, who are in good health, free from major diseases or immune system disorders, and capable of tolerating surgery.

Not Suitable For:

• Individuals with untreated nasal conditions such as sinusitis or nasal polyps.
• Those with immune system issues that may impair wound healing or compromise implant stability.
• Individuals currently taking medications that affect blood clotting or immune function.
• People with excessively high psychological expectations or unrealistic fantasies regarding surgical outcomes.

Select Equipment

In prosthetic nasal base augmentation surgery, equipment is primarily used to assist surgical procedures and ensure safety.

Disinfection Equipment: Ensures strict sterilization of the surgical environment and instruments to reduce infection risk, such as high-pressure steam sterilizers.

Lighting Equipment: Provides a clear surgical field of view, enabling precise surgeon manipulation, such as surgical shadowless lamps.

Anesthesia Equipment: Guarantees the safety and efficacy of the anesthesia process, including anesthesia machines and electrocardiographic monitors, to continuously monitor the patient's vital signs.

Equipment Selection

In prosthetic augmentation of the nasal base, equipment is primarily used to assist surgical procedures and ensure safety.

Sterilization equipment: Ensures strict sterilization of the surgical environment and instruments to reduce infection risks, such as high-pressure steam sterilizers.

Lighting equipment: Provides a clear surgical field for precise doctor operation, such as surgical shadowless lamps.

Anesthesia equipment: Ensures the safety and effectiveness of the anesthesia process, such as anesthesia machines and electrocardiographic monitors, to continuously monitor the patient's vital signs.

Price

Prices generally range from 1,000,000 KRW to 3,000,000 KRW, depending on the following factors:

Hospital and surgeon: Standard hospitals typically charge between 1,000,000 KRW and 2,000,000 KRW; top-tier hospitals or experienced, well-known surgeons usually start at 2,000,000 KRW.

Implant material: Silicone implants are relatively affordable; expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) materials are more expensive; autologous cartilage involves additional surgical steps, resulting in varying costs.

Regional differences: Prices in first-tier cities and economically developed regions are generally higher than in second- or third-tier cities.

Expected Outcomes

The procedure can improve nasal base depression, making the face more three-dimensional, but results vary by individual.

View surgical outcomes rationally; do not expect a complete transformation of facial shape, only optimization based on existing features.

Results are also influenced by surgical technique, implant materials, and post-operative care, which may lead to discrepancies from expectations.

Combination Therapy

Combined with Rhinoplasty: Simultaneously addresses the height of the nasal bridge and the depression of the nasal base, resulting in a more aesthetically balanced and harmonious nasal appearance.

Combined with Facial Fat Grafting: While augmenting the nasal base, fat grafting is also performed on other sunken areas of the face to create a fuller, rounder facial contour and enhance overall youthful rejuvenation.

Side Effects and Complications

- Infection: If sterilization is not strict during surgery or postoperative care is improper, infection may occur, manifesting as local redness, swelling, pain, fever, and other symptoms.

- Implant displacement: Due to factors such as surgical technique, external impact after surgery, and individual nasal structure, the implant may shift, resulting in changes to the nasal shape.

- Rejection reaction: Although rare, some individuals may experience rejection of the implant material, leading to local swelling and fluid accumulation.

- Bleeding: Bleeding may occur during surgery. If hemostasis is not complete, a hematoma may form.

- Unsatisfactory appearance: If the implant is poorly sculpted or improperly positioned, the postoperative nasal shape may appear unnatural or asymmetric.

Side Effects

- Pain: Some degree of pain is expected after surgery, typically within a tolerable range, and can be managed with medication.

- Swelling: Postoperative swelling is common and usually subsides gradually over several weeks, though the severity and duration vary from person to person.

Select Instruments

Focus primarily on auxiliary instruments related to surgery, ensuring their safety and efficacy.

Choose equipment and instruments that hold a valid medical device registration certificate.

Research details such as the brand, model, and performance of the instruments; consult hospitals regarding their usage history and maintenance records.

Contraindications

Individuals with severe systemic diseases, such as uncontrolled heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Persons with inflammation, skin damage, or infectious lesions on the nasal area.

Individuals with psychiatric disorders or psychological conditions that prevent cooperation with surgery and postoperative care.

Contraindications

Individuals with severe systemic diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes, that are not well-controlled.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Individuals with inflammation, skin breakdown, or infectious lesions on the nasal area.

Individuals with mental disorders or psychological conditions that prevent cooperation with surgery and postoperative care.

Side Effects

In addition to the side effects mentioned above, such as infection, displacement, and rejection, the following may also occur:

Pain: Some degree of pain is expected after surgery, typically within a tolerable range, and can be managed with medication.

Swelling: Post-operative swelling is a common occurrence that usually subsides gradually over a few weeks, though the extent and duration vary from person to person.

Symptom Self-Assessment

If you experience localized redness, swelling, increased pain, or fever after surgery, it may indicate an infection: seek medical attention promptly for anti-infective treatment.

If you notice changes in nasal shape, a sensation of a foreign object, or obvious asymmetry, the implant may have shifted; consult a doctor immediately for evaluation and management.

Persistent swelling or fluid accumulation in the nose may signal a rejection reaction; communicate with your doctor without delay.

Select Treatment Plan

Communicate thoroughly with your physician, who will develop a personalized treatment plan based on your individual nasal anatomy, overall facial features, and general health condition.

Consider the choice of implant material, weighing your budget and requirements for efficacy and safety, and jointly decide with your doctor whether to use silicone, porous polyethylene (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene), or autologous cartilage.

If combined treatments are needed, discuss the sequence and comprehensive approach with your physician.