BONITA NOSE

Cleft Lip Nose Rhinoplasty (Cleft Nose Reconstruction)

Not a nose that hides, a nose that regains its balance

Before / After

Results first — Before & after cases at Bonita

Cleft Lip Nose Rhinoplasty (Cleft Nose Reconstruction) before & after photo 2 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

More before & after records continue below

※ Before & after results vary by individual. Side effects may occur, so please decide after a full consultation with your doctor.

A cleft lip nose (cleft lip nasal deformity) is not simply a matter of a wide-looking ala.

As the nose forms along with a cleft lip or palate, the position and shape of the alar cartilage, the septum and the soft tissue around the ala often settle differently on each side. That is why one ala may look lower and wider, or the tip may seem to lean to one side.

We do not just smooth the visible asymmetry. The position and structure of the cartilage, and its balance with the lips and face, are adjusted together.

For You

If these concerns sound familiar

If the alae look different in size and height
If the tip leans to one side
If a bent septum makes the nose look crooked
If you also have nasal blockage or rhinitis
If the shape of your nose after previous cleft lip surgery concerns you

BONITA NOSE

Not surgery that conceals, but reconstruction that rights the collapsed central axis

Why

Why is a cleft lip nose not a simple partial correction?

The left and right sides have formed differently

On the more asymmetric side, the alar cartilage sits in a different position and shape from the other side. Only narrowing the ala can let the asymmetry return over time, so the cartilage itself needs to be repositioned.

Soft tissue and scarring must be considered along with the cartilage

If you have had cleft lip surgery, the surrounding soft tissue and scarring can also affect the shape of the nose, so we assess cartilage and tissue condition together.

The balance of nose, lips and whole face must be considered too

Refining the nose on its own can leave it out of step with the lips and philtrum, so we design within the proportions of the whole face.

Process

The Cleft Lip Nose Rhinoplasty process

Analysis of anatomical causes and proportions

Design begins with accurate analysis

Comparison of left and right alar cartilage position and shape
Check for septal deviation
Analysis of asymmetry in alar size and height
Analysis of proportions with the lips and philtrum
Tailored surgical plan

Tailored correction centred on cartilage and structure

Repositioning the cartilage matters more than simple reduction

Returning displaced alar cartilage to its proper position
Reinforcing support with autologous cartilage grafts (such as ear cartilage) where needed
Balancing the size and height of the alae on each side
Considering septal correction alongside where needed

Tissue stabilisation and stage-by-stage recovery care

Results are completed during recovery

Tissue stabilisation and fixation care
Swelling and recovery care
Maintaining left-right balance
Follow-up system

Analysis

Natural Results begin with analysis

※ Any surgery, whatever the method, can cause side effects such as swelling, bleeding, inflammation, infection or nerve injury depending on the person, and recovery and results vary from person to person.

※ The methods on this page are examples; the actual surgical plan is decided after an in-person consultation.

※ In accordance with Korea's Medical Service Act, we do not publish treatment testimonials, guarantees of specific effects, or comparisons with other medical institutions.

At a glance

Treatment details and recovery

TypeSurgery
AnesthesiaGeneral or sedation
Hospital staySame-day discharge
StitchesYes

Recovery

Right after treatment
There is swelling and bruising; the nasal splint stays on and cold compresses are used.
During recovery
The splint and stitches are removed. While the main swelling subsides, avoid pressure on the nose such as from glasses.
As it settles
As residual swelling in the tip subsides, the final shape appears.

Recovery time and follow-up visits vary with the extent of treatment and your individual condition.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Isn't it enough to just match the size of the alar wings?

Reducing only the alar width may let the asymmetry reappear over time. That is because, on the more asymmetric side, the alar cartilage has settled in a different position and shape from the other side. We consider methods that reposition the cartilage.

Do you also look at nasal blockage?

Yes. A deviated septum can come with nasal congestion, so we check the condition of the septum as well as the shape.

Where will the scar be?

For the nose, scars are mostly inside the nostrils or on the columella, and we manage them so they fade over time.

※ Bleeding, infection, inflammation and other side effects may occur after surgery or treatment. Please decide after a full consultation with your doctor.

Clinic

In the same place in Gangnam since 1995, always by the same hands

Dr. Kwang-Seop Chung, Director 31 years in plastic surgery and scar restoration

Board-certified plastic surgeon (Brazil)
Top of class, Brazilian plastic surgery board examination
M.D., Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, Brazil
Plastic surgery residency, Beneficência Portuguesa Hospital, São Paulo
General & thoracic surgery residency, Mandaqui State Hospital, São Paulo
Internship, University of Tennessee, USA
President, Asian International Aesthetic Medicine Forum
Former President, Korean Academy of Aesthetic Surgery
Member, Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, Korean Society of Phlebology

1995Opened · one address in Gangnam1doctor · care by the director31years of scar & revision work

The Bonita Story

Before & After — 31 years of records

Cleft Lip Nose Rhinoplasty (Cleft Nose Reconstruction) before & after photo 3 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Cleft Lip Nose Rhinoplasty (Cleft Nose Reconstruction) before & after photo 4 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Cleft Lip Nose Rhinoplasty (Cleft Nose Reconstruction) before & after photo 5 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Cleft Lip Nose Rhinoplasty (Cleft Nose Reconstruction) before & after photo 6 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Cleft Lip Nose Rhinoplasty (Cleft Nose Reconstruction) before & after photo 7 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Cleft Lip Nose Rhinoplasty (Cleft Nose Reconstruction) before & after photo 8 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Cleft Lip Nose Rhinoplasty (Cleft Nose Reconstruction) before & after photo 9 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Cleft Lip Nose Rhinoplasty (Cleft Nose Reconstruction) before & after photo 10 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

※ Before & after results vary by individual. Side effects may occur, so please decide after a full consultation with your doctor.

Video

Before & after videos · Bonita TV

Real treatment videos. Tap to play.

Explained by the director himself (Bonita TV · Dr. Kwang-Seop Chung)

Rhinoplasty isn't decided by bridge height. What nose design suits you?

※ Results vary by individual. Videos play on YouTube.

+Guide

Related clinical guides

See all articles in the Bonita Clinical Guide

+More

More nose surgery

Rhinoplasty Guide Dorsal Hump Rhinoplasty Crooked Nose Rhinoplasty Nasal Tip Rhinoplasty Drooping Tip Rhinoplasty Alar Reduction & Nasal Bone Narrowing Full Rhinoplasty Implant Revision Nasal Tip Revision Contracted Nose Revision Full Revision Rhinoplasty Nasal Implant Removal

✦Reservation

Consultation & booking

You can contact us via KakaoTalk, Naver booking or phone. Inquiries left after hours are answered in order on the next clinic day.

Clinic Hours

Weekdays	09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday	10:00 – 18:00
Saturday	09:00 – 15:00
Sunday & Holidays	Closed

Bonita Clinic, 3F, 565 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul · +82-2-3444-1535

Korea time (UTC+9) · Bookings are confirmed once the clinic has checked them

TALK

KakaoTalk · Korean
KakaoTalk Consultation
You can easily send us a question with photos. We reply in order during clinic hours.
Chat on KakaoTalk →
N

Naver · Korean
Naver Booking
Choose a date and time on Naver Place to request a booking. Please check the Naver Booking notification to see whether it is confirmed.
Book on Naver →
Tel · Korean
Phone Consultation
Calls are answered during clinic hours. During surgery, we will call you back in order.
02-3444-1535 →
Consultation languages
The consultation channels above are run in Korean
Clinic Hours are in Korea time (UTC+9). For same-day consultations or visits, please call ahead to confirm.
Directions →