Septal Extension (Improve Nose Tip with Cartilage Transplant)

· Those in Tokyo, Japan for a week or more.
· Those who are unhappy with their nose shape.
· Those with upturned nose (angled upwards / piggy nose).
· Those who want to improve their nose shape and/or function.
· Those who wish to have a slimmer, lower and more defined nose.

Septal Extension is a surgery to enhance the shape of your nose. This surgery is often used to improve the nose appearance and/or function. It is mostly recommended for those with an upturned nose, which is characterized by a nose tip that is angled upwards and prominent nostrils.

The surgery is done by removing fats that cause round nose and stitching the nasal cartilage for the effect of slim and sharper nose. To further support the appearance of the nose, affixing cartilage from the ear (auricular cartilage), rib (costal cartilage) or the nasal septum to the tip of the nose can be done.

The result will look natural as cartilage from your own body is used. Besides that, since your own tissue is used, risks of foreign body reaction or allergies are greatly reduced.

For Septum Extension, the treatment works by removing fats that cause round nose and stitching the left- and right-wing cartilage for the effect of slim and sharper nose.

To elongate the nose with cartilage transplant, cartilage grafts from the chosen area will be collected. These grafts will then be transplanted into the nose through an open method. The shape will then be fine-tuned so that the nose tip is pulled downwards.

An open method cuts the columella, which can produce a scar. But this scar will fade gradually with time.

1. Anesthesia will be administered.
2. Cartilage grafts will be removed for transplantation use.
3. A small incision will be made and the soft tissue that causes roundness will be removed.
4. The cartilage grafts will be transplanted to the tip of your nose.
5. The wound will be sutured.

<Advantages>
· Safe procedure
· Gives a more prominent feature
· Natural-looking finish
· Increases facial attractiveness

<Limitations>
· Swelling can occur after the procedure for 1 to 2 weeks, depending on individuals
· Bandage will be fixed for 72 hrs after the procedure

· Attend follow-up as scheduled (a week after the procedure) for thread removal.
· Sleep with head elevated for at least a week to avoid further swelling.
· Do not blow your nose for at least 7 days after the treatment.
· Avoid strenuous exercise for at least 7 days.
· Do not lift anything over 10 pounds for at least 7 days.
· Avoid bending forward with your head down.
· Avoid being in an area with high pollution or dust.

Q1: Will the result of the treatment look natural?
A1: The result may seem unnatural and 'surgical' during the swelling period, but it will gradually calm down and look natural afterwards.

Q2: How long will the swelling last?
A2: It may take up to 14 days, depending on individuals. Please allow enough time for the nose to recover fully.

Q3: After the treatment, how long do I have to wait to shower?
A3: You can shower on the same day after the procedure.

Q4: Can I make the swelling go away faster?
A4: Sleep with your head elevated, avoid smoking, take enough rest and follow other instructions by the doctor.

Q5: When can I start applying makeup?
A5: It is possible to do so after thread removal, which is a week after the procedure.

[Clinic Name] Bianca Clinic Ginza
[Location] Tokyo, Japan
[Nearest Station/ Nearest Tourist Destination] 5 mins drive from Tokyo Station, Ginza Sony Park, as well as many other attractions nearby
[Clinic Opening Time] Monday to Sunday (10:00AM - 7:00PM)