BONITA SCAR CLINIC

Nose Scars

The centre of the face, where even a small scar is seen first

Bonita's Approach

Nose scars from surgery or trauma stand out all the more because they sit at the centre of the face

Without precise restoration, natural recovery is difficult

Before / After

Results first — Before & after cases at Bonita

Nose Scars 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.

For You

Tailored restorative treatment

Relieving tension in the tissue at the incision
Skin regeneration treatment that accounts for blood flow
Tailored care even for tissue damaged by repeated revision rhinoplasty

BONITA SCAR CLINIC

The nose's lines kept, the scar softened

Why layers

Why laser alone is not enough — Why depressions remain lies beneath the surface

1
LaserSurface texture, redness, color
Lasers reach only the epidermis and shallow dermis. The surface may smooth out, but a scar with a sunken floor stays as it is.
2
Adhesion releaseThe cords pulling down
Beneath a pitted scar is adhesion tissue holding the skin down. It must be released for the skin to rise.
3
Fat stem cellsThe missing volume
Sunken areas are filled with your own fat and stem cells. Lasers work only once the floor has been raised.

About

What a nose scar is

Nose scars are marks left by surgery (incisions or revisions) or by trauma, and they take different forms depending on whether they sit on the tip, the bridge or the alar rim.

Skin thickness and blood flow are intricately intertwined there, so scars are more likely to stay red or raised and rarely fade on their own.

Point

What defines Bonita's nose scar restoration

Scars after rhinoplasty, since 1995

We have treated marks from alar reduction, implant removal and open-approach incisions.

Cosmetic surgery and scars, treated together

Because we know how nose surgery is done, we start with why the scar formed.

Restoration and laser in one place

Excision and grafting set the shape, then lasers go on to refine colour and texture.

Process

No pointless repeat sessions The nose scar restoration process

Before repeating the same treatment, the previous nose surgery and the depth of the scar need to be assessed first

STEP 01
Checking previous nose surgery and scars
The order of excision, filling and laser depends on the scar's location, depth and skin thickness.
STEP 02
Flattening · excision
Raised or thickened scars
Raised scars are flattened, or excised if needed, to correct the shape first.
STEP 03
Fill
Depressed scars
Depressed scars are filled by grafting.
STEP 04
Vascular · combined lasers
Red scars, remaining color and texture
Red scars are treated with a vascular laser, and any remaining colour and texture are finished with laser while we monitor progress.
STEP 05
Follow-up
Restoration to correct the shape is carried out in 1–3 sessions.
Nose scars vary greatly from person to person, so the process may differ.

*Nose scars vary widely between individuals, so the process may differ.

At a glance

Treatment details and recovery

TypeTreatment · excision if needed
AnesthesiaLocal
Hospital staySame-day discharge
StitchesIf excised

Recovery

Right after treatment
The treated area is protected. We tell you when you can start washing your face and wearing makeup, according to the procedure.
During recovery
Redness and swelling gradually subside. Sun protection matters from this point.
As it settles
While the tissue settles, we watch the progress and decide whether more treatment is needed.

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

I have had laser treatment many times, but the depressions are still there.

Scars whose base is tethered to deeper tissue or that have lost volume may still cast a shadow after laser resurfacing. That is because lasers address texture and color at the surface and in shallow layers. So we first check whether releasing adhesions or filling is needed.

Can an old scar still be treated?

Old scars can be treated too. Settled scars need tissue to be released and filled, so they may need more steps than new ones. We plan after checking depth and adhesion in consultation.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on the scar’s depth, extent and your skin type. Surgical restoration is usually done once and then reviewed, while laser care is often repeated at intervals.

Can I return to daily life right after treatment?

It depends on the treatment method. Laser care has a relatively short recovery, while surgical restoration needs more recovery time depending on the area and extent. If you have important plans, tell us during consultation and we will plan around them.

※ 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

Nose Scars before & after photo 3 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 4 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 5 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 6 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 7 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 8 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 9 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 10 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 11 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 12 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 13 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 14 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 15 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 16 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 17 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 18 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 19 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Nose Scars before & after photo 20 · 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.

Equipment

Devices used in this treatment — From our 68 devices combined according to purpose

**Fraxel-repair**Fractional laser, inducing regeneration of depressed scars and texture

**Aphrodite Co2 Laser**CO2 laser, smoothing scar surface irregularities

**PICO-LITE**Pico laser, pigment & scar marks

**Vbeam Perfecta**Vascular laser, red scars & flushing

**Potenza**RF microneedling, scars, pores & firmness

**Janustar Pico**Pico laser, pigment & tone

※ Device descriptions reflect general use; the actual combination depends on your skin condition. See all our equipment

Video

Before & after videos · Bonita TV

Real treatment videos. Tap to play.

Real before & after surgery videos (Bonita Clinic channel)

Treating deeply depressed nose scars (Bonita Clinic, Nonhyeon Station)

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

Many people get scars after alar reduction, and they don't fade easily. Treating them with autologous tissue restoration makes removal possible.

Nose and forehead scars makeup can't hide: a case improved with adipose stem cells / Dr. Kwang-Seop Chung

※ Results vary by individual. Videos play on YouTube.

+Guide

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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

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