Soft Tissue Nose Correction

Soft-tissue nose correction is a less extensive alternative to full rhinoplasty, concentrating on the cartilage and soft tissues — most often the tip and the lower third of the nose — rather than reworking the entire bony and cartilaginous structure. It is appropriate when a patient wants a refinement, such as a better-defined or slightly reshaped tip, modest narrowing or correction of a minor irregularity, without the larger undertaking of a complete…

At the Aleksandra clinic the surgeon assesses the nose carefully to judge whether a limited correction can achieve the desired result or whether full rhinoplasty would be needed, and is candid about which option is realistic. The procedure is performed through incisions inside the nostrils, and the cartilage is reshaped or repositioned as required. Some swelling and tenderness around the nose are expected in the days after surgery, settling over the…