Downward Pointing Tip Correction

People with a downward pointing nose have their nose tips pointing down like an arrow. These types of noses are also called as "ptotic nose" or "arrow nose." If your nose tip is pointing downward, you may appear to have a longer nose. The logic behind a downward pointing nose is that the cartilage at the tip of the nose is either too weak simply tilted downward. Usually, people with a humped nose also have a downward pointing tip. For such cases, the cartilage tips must be strengthened and positioned to point at a better angle.

Operation Method 

Downward Point Tip is Recommended…

if your nose is an “arrow nose”
if your face is (proportionally) unbalanced due to your long nose
if the tip of your nose is sagging due to aging

Surgery Time : 2 Hours

Anesthesia : Local with Sedation (deep sleep)

Removal of Stitches : After 7 Days

Post-Surgery Check-Ups : 3~4 Sessions

Recovery Time : None (No effect on daily activities)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will my nose become longer if my rhinoplasty surgery goes wrong?

When the supporting material is not strong enough, the nose tip may gradually droop through constant use of surrounding muscles. To prevent this from happening, it is vital to operate using the correct prosthesis. The material itself, as well as the length and the angle of your prosthesis, is crucial.

Q: How do you define "wrong nose correction"?

Long nasal septal cartilages or sagging alar cartilages also cause a downward pointing tip. In simple cases, the nose tip cartilage is trimmed off to reduce its length. After removal, another cartilage (nose or ear cartilage) will be inserted to raise the nose and create proper balance. For complex cases, bridge implantation may be processed and additional cartilage will be used.

Q: My nose points downwards especially when I laugh or smile...

It means that your depressor septi muscle (the muscle that pushes down the tips) has overdeveloped. In this situation, the muscle should additionally be treated to prevent recurrence.

Answer Plastic Surgery

Arrow Nose Plastic Surgery