People often praise beauties for possessing an "elegant nose." It is commonly believed that beautiful, delicate women are characterized by their attractive noses. Rhinoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic surgical procedures, as the shape of the nose plays a crucial role in the overall facial appearance.
I. How is Rhinoplasty Performed?
A basic rhinoplasty is performed under local anesthesia. The incision is butterfly-shaped, located inside the nostrils and at the base of the columella.During the procedure, the surgeon lifts the nasal skin away from the underlying nasal bone and cartilage. Based on your preferences and the surgeon's technique, the bone and cartilage are sculpted, or a pre-shaped nasal implant is inserted to achieve the desired outcome. Finally, the skin is sutured back into place. Implant-based rhinoplasty typically takes 1-2 hours; more complex reshaping may extend the procedure time.
II. How Expensive Is Nose Surgery?
Rhinoplasty Approximate Price: ¥2,000–¥20,000;
Nose Augmentation Cost: ¥3,800–¥22,000;
Nose Tip Reshaping Cost: ¥6,800–¥11,000;
Nostril Reshaping Cost: Approximately ¥6,000;
Wide nose correction: Approximately ¥12,000;
Deviated nose correction: ¥12,800–24,000;
Hump nose correction: Approximately ¥12,000;
Hooked nose correction: Approximately ¥12,000;
Autologous cartilage rhinoplasty: ¥8,000–29,000.III. Which Material is Best for Rhinoplasty? 1. Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) — Manufactured in the USA, this porous solid material features numerous micro-pores. It is highly stable, soft in texture, and easily sculpted for natural-looking results with a low incidence of rejection.It exhibits low inflammation rates and allows tissue ingrowth. Its soft, flexible nature ensures a natural feel post-implantation, making it a relatively safe biocompatible material. ePTFE rhinoplasty yields natural-looking results without displacement or light transmission, positioning it as an ideal material. However, it is costly and demands high surgical expertise.
2. Solid Silicone Nasal Implants — Currently the most commonly used rhinoplasty material in cosmetic surgery. Solid silicone implants are high-temperature vulcanized polymers with moderate elasticity and firmness, available in L-shaped and leaf-shaped designs. The procedure is straightforward and relatively affordable.The silicone materials used for rhinoplasty in plastic surgery hospitals are customized implants sculpted by surgeons based on the patient's nasal structure, resulting in a natural and lifelike appearance post-surgery. 3. Autologous Cartilage — Autologous bone tissue rhinoplasty is one of the earliest materials used for nose augmentation. Its primary advantages include high survival rates after transplantation and the absence of rejection reactions.Autologous bone tissue for rhinoplasty is most commonly harvested from the iliac crest, though it may also be taken from ribs, tibia, or skull. Autologous bone rhinoplasty faces challenges such as poor elasticity and difficulty in shaping, often resulting in less natural-looking outcomes. Additionally, harvesting autologous bone is inconvenient, bone sources are limited, and the procedure causes secondary discomfort for the patient, potentially leading to complications.Long-term bone resorption may occur, altering external form and often proving unacceptable to patients. It is now rarely used for cosmetic rhinoplasty. However, autologous bone grafting remains necessary for correcting complex nasal deformities or severe saddle nose deformities.Although hyaluronic acid injections for rhinoplasty have the limitation of being absorbed by the body, they offer advantages such as no incisions, quick results, high safety, and moisturizing properties. They can enhance elasticity, lubrication, and maintain skin softness. The nose shape created with hyaluronic acid appears natural and well-defined, avoiding an unnatural or stiff appearance.