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Garlic noseIt is a blunt and hypertrophic nose, often accompanied by wide and outward expansion of the nasal alae. The main causes areAlar cartilage (inferior lateral cartilage) weak outward expansion + soft tissue hypertrophy at the tip of the noseThe core of correction isReconstruction of nasal tip scaffold with cartilage suture and transplantation, gather and concentrate the extended cartilage, and moderately thin the soft tissue of nasal tipIf the nose is wide, it will be reduced together with the nose. It cannot be "reduced" by hyaluronic acid, and the injection will only be larger.The thicker the skin, the more difficult it is to shape, and the more limited the upper limit of refinementRational expectations are required.
First, how is the garlic nose formed?
Garlic nose is not as simple as "meaty", it is usually superimposed by three factors:
- Weak alar cartilage, outward expansion, separationThe tip of the nose lacks a concentrated support point, making it appear blunt and flat.
- Nose tip soft tissue (skin + subcutaneous) hypertrophyThe sebaceous glands are well-developed and the skin is thick, "pasting" the shape of cartilage.
- Broad alae, basal expansionThe triangle under the nose is wide and round.
Due to different causes, the plans are also different: cartilage problems are mainly easy to change, and soft tissue thickness is mainly limited in the improvement range. Judging which category you prefer is the premise of choosing the right operation. See in-app for the refinement logic of the overall nose and nose.Alar reduction and nose reduction。
How to correct garlic nose
| operation | effect | fit the situation |
|---|---|---|
| Nasal tip cartilage suture and shaping | Collect and expand the cartilage to form a concentrated tip of the nose | Weak enlargement of cartilage |
| Cartilage graft support (nasal septum/ear cartilage) | Raise nose tip height and enhance support | Low nose tip, insufficient support |
| Soft tissue thinning at the tip of the nose | Remove excess subcutaneous soft tissue to reveal the shape | Thick skin, developed sebaceous glands |
| Alar reduction | Narrowing the outwardly expanded alae and excessive nostrils | With broad alar nose and basal expansion |
Garlic nose correction is mostlynasal synthesisIt is completed within the frame, because the height of the nose tip and the support of the nose bridge need to be designed together to coordinate. See the logic of the choice.Comprehensive or simple rhinoplasty?; see material selectionHow to choose rhinoplasty materials。
Third, the thickness of the skin determines the upper limit
How delicate a garlic nose can become depends largely onskin thicknessFor those with thin skin and cartilage, the outline of the nose tip after suturing and shaping is clear and the effect is obvious; for those with thick skin and developed sebaceous glands, even if the cartilage is collected, the thick skin will "smooth" the edges and corners, and the soft tissue needs to be thinned, and the upper limit of refinement is limited, the recovery period is longer, and the swelling is longer. There should be objective expectations before surgery to avoid the gap of "wanting the nose tip of an Internet celebrity but the skin is too thick".
IV. Recovery and costs
After garlic nose correction, the stitches are generally removed in 5 - 7 days. The swelling of the tip of the nose in those with thick skin subsides slowly, and the shape gradually becomes clear in half a year to a year. See the recovery rhythm.Rhinoplasty recovery scheduleThe cost varies with whether to reduce the joint alae of the nose, whether to use autologous cartilage, whether to do nasal synthesis and the level of the doctor's institution. See the compositionHow much is a rhinoplasty?。
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V. FAQ
Q 1: Can garlic nose be reduced by hyaluronic acid?
A: No. Hyaluronic acid is an "addition" that can only raise and cannot shrink the blunt nose. Injections at the tip of the nose also increase the risk of necrosis. Garlic nose needs cartilage suturing and soft tissue thinning surgery to improve.
Q 2: To what extent can a garlic nose with thick skin be improved?
A: It can be improved, but there is an upper limit. Thick skin will "smooth" the edges and corners of cartilage shaping, and it can be refined with soft tissue thinning, but it is difficult to achieve the sharp nose tip like thin skin, and the swelling subsides more slowly, which requires rational expectations.
Q 3: Is nasal synthesis necessary for garlic nose correction?
A: Most of them are required. The shaping of the nose tip involves height and support, and it often needs to be designed together with the bridge of the nose to coordinate; it is sometimes difficult to be natural as a whole by simply closing the nose. The specifics are subject to face-to-face consultation.
Q 4: Will the garlic nose correction rebound?
A: The correction of cartilage suture and scaffold reconstruction is relatively stable, but there is swelling and rebound in the early stage, and the long-term effect of standardized surgery is reliable; the thinning part of soft tissue will not "grow back".
Q 5: Do you want to shrink the nose alae at the same time?
A: See if the nose wing is wide. If the nose wing expands outward and the nostrils are too large, it is more coordinated to reduce the overall size of the joint nose wing; if the nose wing is normal, only the tip of the nose needs to be dealt with. See the special topic of the nose wing and nose head for details.
Q 6: How much is garlic nose correction?
A: There is no uniform price. It depends on the combination of surgical methods, whether to use autologous cartilage, whether to combine alar nasal reduction or nasal synthesis and the level of the doctor's institution. It is recommended to quote according to the plan after face-to-face consultation.
VI. Related nose topics
- Six types of nasal deformity correction plan
- Introduction of Dr. Tang Yuxiang
- Alar reduction and nose reduction
- Comprehensive or simple rhinoplasty?
- How much is a rhinoplasty?
Medical Disclaimer: This article is the content of nasal science popularization, does not constitute diagnosis and treatment suggestions, and does not guarantee any surgical results. The relevant plan needs to be interviewed by professional physicians such as Dr. Tang Yuxiang, and determined after comprehensive evaluation of personal nasal conditions and health conditions. There are individual risks and differences in medical aesthetics, please make rational decisions.
