Reshapes the bridge, the tip or both, using an implant, your own cartilage, or a combination of the two. A splint protects the nose for about 7 days, and bruising around the eyes is common in the first week. Swelling keeps settling for several months afterwards.
Downtime
7–14 days
Minimum stay
10 days
Sessions
1
1Bridge. A silicone or Gore-Tex implant, or your own cartilage, raises a low bridge.
2Tip. Cartilage shapes and supports the tip so it looks refined and stays stable.
3Where your own cartilage comes from. Behind the ear, the septum inside the nose, or a rib when a lot of support is needed.
Schematic; the change shown is modest. A splint stays on for about 7 days.
Estimated price range
KRW 3,000,000 – 6,000,000 · first surgery, bridge + tip
≈ USD 2,229 – 4,458
Varies by clinic and your condition. The final price is confirmed after consultation.
Converted at a fixed rate as of 2026-09-11
Types and indicative prices
Many operations combine two or more of these. Prices are indicative ranges from Seoul clinics; the surgeon recommends a plan and the clinic quotes it after consultation.
Bridge augmentation with an implant
Raises a low, flat bridge (the 'hidung mancung' look) with a silicone or Gore-Tex (ePTFE) implant. The simplest and most common option, often combined with tip plasty.
Indicative price
KRW 2,000,000 – 4,500,000≈ USD 1,486 – 3,344
Downtime
7–10 days
Augmentation with your own septal or ear cartilage
Cartilage from inside the nose (septum) or behind the ear builds height and supports the tip, alone or with an implant. Suits people who want less implant material or a stronger tip.
Indicative price
KRW 2,500,000 – 5,500,000≈ USD 1,857 – 4,086
Downtime
7–14 days
Rib cartilage rhinoplasty
Uses your own rib cartilage, or donor rib cartilage at the lower end of the range, when a lot of support or height is needed. Common in revisions and for thick skin. Plan about 14 days in Korea.
Indicative price
KRW 4,000,000 – 8,000,000≈ USD 2,972 – 5,944
Downtime
10–21 days
Tip plasty
Refines a round or drooping tip by reshaping its cartilage, usually with a small cartilage graft. Often done together with bridge augmentation.
Indicative price
KRW 2,000,000 – 4,500,000≈ USD 1,486 – 3,344
Downtime
7–14 days
Alar reduction
Narrows wide nostrils or flared wings with small incisions in the crease beside the nostrils. Can be done alone or with other nose surgery.
Indicative price
KRW 800,000 – 3,000,000≈ USD 594 – 2,229
Downtime
7–10 days
Hump reduction
Smooths a bump on the bridge. Shaving a small hump sits at the lower end of the range; breaking and narrowing the nasal bones (osteotomy) for a full reshape sits at the top and brings more bruising.
Indicative price
KRW 3,000,000 – 7,000,000≈ USD 2,229 – 5,201
Downtime
10–14 days
Short or upturned nose correction
Lengthens a short nose or brings down an upturned tip, usually with septal or rib cartilage. Fewer clinics price it separately, so quotes vary more.
Indicative price
KRW 3,000,000 – 6,500,000≈ USD 2,229 – 4,830
Downtime
10–14 days
Revision rhinoplasty
Corrects an earlier nose operation, such as a shifted implant or a contracted nose. Often needs rib cartilage, and complex reconstruction can cost more than this range. Plan about 14 days in Korea.
Indicative price
KRW 5,000,000 – 10,000,000≈ USD 3,715 – 7,430
Downtime
10–21 days
Non-surgical alternative: filler or threads
Filler or dissolving threads lift the bridge or tip for months rather than permanently, with no cutting. Suits a small change or trying a look before surgery.
