WOOA Plastic Surgery › Frequently asked questions
How long is the recovery after bulbous nose rhinoplasty?
Bulbous nose rhinoplasty refines a round, blunt nasal tip or wide-spreading nostrils. The clinic website divides bulbous noses into three types — overdeveloped tip cartilage, a wide gap between the left and right cartilage, and excess skin and fat at the tip — and corrects each type differently.
November 3, 2026 · Prices checked 2026-11-03 · Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) · updated when the clinic website changes
Recovery timeline
- Operation time1 to 1.5 hours
- AnesthesiaSedation anesthesia
- Hospital stayNot required
- Stitch removal7 days after surgery
- AftercareAccording to the clinic, the assigned surgeon checks your progress and a dedicated coordinator provides 1:1 care.
- Individual variationHow quickly swelling and bruising settle, and when you can return to daily life, differ from person to person, so please confirm this against your own schedule during consultation.
How it is done
According to the clinic website, a 3D-CT scan taken prior to surgery is used to analyse the internal structure of the nose, the cartilage, the skin layers and any functional problems, and the findings are reflected in the surgical plan. After detailed examination, a custom design is made and the surgical area is planned. Where the cartilage is overdeveloped, part of it is resected according to the design, and cartilage that spreads to both sides is brought together to narrow the tip. Where there is excess skin and fat at the tip, the overdeveloped subcutaneous tissue is removed, according to the clinic. An anesthesiologist monitors the patient during surgery; consultation, design and the operation are handled by the assigned surgeon, and aftercare consists of follow-up checks by that surgeon and 1:1 care by a dedicated coordinator, according to the clinic.
Price (as published by the clinic)
| Item | Price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bulbous nose rhinoplasty | KRW 900,000 ~ KRW 5,000,000 | VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
| Bulbous nose rhinoplasty | KRW 50,000 ~ KRW 100,000 | VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
Risks and side effects
- The clinic states that, depending on individual recovery, common side effects such as bleeding, inflammation and infection can occur after surgery.
- Swelling and bruising can occur, and asymmetry or a shape different from what was expected may require further correction.
- Results vary with individual factors such as skin thickness and cartilage condition.
- With thick skin, the change in tip contour may appear smaller than expected.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
Procedures
Frequently asked questions
What types of bulbous nose are there?
The clinic divides them into three: overdeveloped alar cartilage, a wide gap between the left and right cartilage, and a blunt tip due to excess skin and fat. Cartilage resection, bringing the cartilage together or removal of subcutaneous tissue is chosen according to the type.
How long is the operation, and what about anesthesia and stitches?
Per the surgery information table on the clinic website, the operation takes 1 to 1.5 hours under sedation anesthesia, no hospital stay is required, and stitches are removed 7 days after surgery. Recovery speed differs between individuals, so please confirm your schedule during consultation.
Location and hours
| Address | HM Tower, 492 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul |
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| Getting here | About 2 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9), about 6 minutes from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon Station (Sinbundang Line). Plastic surgery on floors 3–6 (dermatology on 10 and 12). Mechanical parking in the building (large sedans, electric vehicles and SUVs cannot be parked). |
| Hours | Plastic surgery hours: Mon–Thu 10:00–19:00, Fri 10:00–20:30 (evening clinic), Sat 10:00–17:00, public holidays 10:00–17:00, closed on Sundays. Dermatology hours differ. |
| Phone | 1600-5319 |
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