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Lifting a drooping nasal tip to complete a well-defined nose line

Arrow Nose / Long Nose

Arrow Nose / Long Nose: What Is It?

An arrow nose with a drooping, elongated-looking tip

When the nasal tip and columella point sharply downward while the nasal wings turn upward, the nose looks like an arrow, which is called an arrow nose. It can be corrected with surgery that trims the long cartilage of the nasal tip and lifts the tip.

Tip pointing down
Sharp, pointed columella
Alae lifting upward
A nose that looks like an arrow

Arrow Nose / Long Nose Surgery Information

Surgery Time
About 1 hour 30 minutes – 2 hours
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia + sleep anesthesia
Hospitalization
Same-day discharge
Suture Removal
After 5–7 days
Follow-up Visits
3~4 visits
Recovery Period
After 3–5 days

Arrow Nose / Long Nose Ideal Candidates

Female model smiling with both hands gathered under her chin against a bright off-white background

01
If your nasal tip

droops significantly
02
If your nose is long and

your facial proportions are off
03
If your nasal tip is pointed,

making your expression look sharp
04
If your nasal tip droops,

making you look older

Arrow Nose / Long Nose Surgical Methods

Cross-section diagram with the alar cartilage rotated upward, lifting the nasal tip — Direction of alar cartilage rotation

Cross-section diagram of the alar cartilage drooping downward — Direction of alar cartilage rotation

We rotate the drooping alar cartilage
upward

When the alar cartilage is anchored to the septal cartilage, it rotates upward and the nasal tip projects forward and higher.

※ The arc in the diagram shows only the direction of rotation. The angle of rotation varies depending on each person's cartilage condition.

Profile before surgery

Alar cartilage fixation

Nasal tip rotation

01
Cartilage repositioning rhinoplasty

The drooping alar cartilage is anchored to the septal cartilage with sutures. Once fixed, the alar cartilage rotates upward and the nasal tip is lifted forward.
Overgrown septal cartilage

Nasal tip rotation after trimming part of the cartilage end

02
Septal cartilage reshaping

If the septal cartilage grows too long downward, the alar cartilage and nasal tip connected to it also droop naturally. Trimming part of the end of the septal cartilage therefore rotates the nasal tip upward.

Four Seasons Arrow Nose / Long Nose Features

01 Harmony with the whole face for a natural balance
02 Correcting the nose shape for a youthful face
03 Improving your impression to a softer look
04 So the nasal tip doesn't droop again, recurrence is prevented

Four Seasons Plastic Surgery director reviewing imaging materials during a consultation in the exam room — Personalized 1:1 Diagnosis and Analysis

Four Seasons Plastic Surgery makes this promise to you.

One,We perform customized surgery based on a personalized 1:1 diagnosis and analysis.
Two,A board-certified plastic surgeon and former university professor personally consults and operates.
Three,We provide systematic correction backed by extensive surgical experience and an outstanding aesthetic sense.
Four,We practice conscientious care and never recommend unnecessary surgery.
Five,Your safety comes first, supported by sterilization management and an emergency response system.

Bleeding, infection, and inflammation may occur after surgery or procedures, so careful attention is required.

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