Date posted: 01-07-2026 | Last updated : 07-07-2026
Emma visited Kangnam Aesthetic Hospital seeking to improve a dorsal nasal hump and a drooping nasal tip, which made her face appear longer and older than her actual age. Following a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Vu Minh Tan (Dr. Frankie Vu), Head of the Medical Aesthetics Division at Kangnam Aesthetic Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, she was recommended to undergo dorsal hump reduction combined with nasal tip refinement to create a more refined nose that complements her overall facial proportions.
Emma had long felt self-conscious about the appearance of her nose, particularly in profile view. The combination of a prominent dorsal hump and a downward-pointing nasal tip created a less balanced facial profile, making her face appear longer and more mature than her age.
Rather than simply increasing nasal height, Emma’s goal was to improve the overall nasal contour so that it would appear natural, harmonious, and proportionate to her existing facial features.
Emma was personally evaluated by Dr. Vu Minh Tan, who developed an individualized treatment plan based on her facial anatomy and aesthetic goals.
During the consultation, the surgeon assessed:
The clinical examination identified two primary concerns requiring simultaneous correction:
Instead of performing a conventional augmentation rhinoplasty alone, the surgeon recommended combining dorsal hump reduction with nasal tip reshaping to improve the overall nasal contour and achieve better harmony with the rest of the face.
Note: Treatment recommendations are based on each patient’s clinical evaluation. Not every patient with a dorsal hump requires the same surgical technique.
Emma’s treatment plan focused on two key procedures:
The bony prominence along the nasal dorsum was carefully reduced to create a smoother, straighter nasal profile and improve facial aesthetics in profile view.
The nasal tip was reshaped to correct its downward orientation, resulting in a more refined tip that was proportionate to the newly contoured nasal dorsum.
By combining these two procedures, the treatment addressed the overall nasal structure rather than correcting only a single anatomical feature, producing a more balanced and harmonious facial appearance.
Note: The specific rhinoplasty technique, graft materials or implants (if indicated), operative time, and postoperative care protocol should be determined and confirmed by the treating surgeon based on the patient’s clinical evaluation before public disclosure.
Following recovery, the dorsal hump had been successfully corrected, the nasal tip appeared more balanced, and Emma’s facial profile became softer, more harmonious, and noticeably more youthful than before surgery.
A dorsal nasal hump and a drooping nasal tip can result from various underlying abnormalities involving the nasal bones, upper lateral cartilages, lower lateral cartilages, and septal support structures. Therefore, every patient requires an individualized clinical assessment to determine the most appropriate treatment plan rather than applying a single surgical technique to all cases.
If you have concerns similar to Emma’s, your surgeon will evaluate your nasal anatomy, facial proportions, and aesthetic goals before developing a personalized surgical plan tailored to your individual needs.
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