When the nose bridge is not high enough, a nose bridge implant can be placed. This is often known as dorsal augmentation. It enlarges and straightens the nose bridge to proper proportions. The best types of implants to use are silicone and Gore-Tex. Please note that silicone is easier to remove if you ever need to and so it is recommended in most cases.

Gore-Tex is extremely hard to remove and thus has more risk associated with it but it is always on a cases by cases basis. In some cases, cartilage from the rib or donated cartilage can be used to augment the nose bridge. However, this is not appropriate in most cases as the cartilage tends to warp and absorb into the body. This means that initially, the results are just as good as the bridge implant but in the long run revision may be necessary due to warping and absorption.

Surgery Time: 30 minutes-1 hour
Anesthesia: Local with sedation (deep sleep)
Hospitalization: You can leave the clinic after 2-3 hours
After Surgery Check-ups: 3
Recommended Minimum Time in Seoul: 7 days (5 days if stitches are removed in your home country)
Recovery Time to Normal Look: 2-4 weeks
Recovery Time to Full Setting: 6-12 months