Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping Surgery)

Rhinoplasty at Enhance Medical Center is performed by Dr. Charles S. Lee, a dual board-certified plastic surgeon with specialty fellowship training in aesthetic craniofacial surgery in Seoul. Both open and closed rhinoplasty techniques are available, with the approach selected based on the degree of structural change required. Dr. Lee has particular expertise in Asian rhinoplasty, addressing dorsal augmentation, tip projection, and alar refinement with anatomical precision. Ethnic preservation is emphasised throughout — the aim is natural improvement that complements each patient's facial structure. A thorough surgical consultation includes 3D imaging to preview expected outcomes before any procedure is planned.

Rhinoplasty at Enhance Medical Center leverages Dr. Charles S. Lee's dual-board certification in both plastic surgery and otolaryngology, a combination that gives him a precise understanding of both the aesthetic and functional anatomy of the nose. His training arc — Washington University MD, Loma Linda otolaryngology residency, University of Miami plastic surgery under Ralph Millard, and an aesthetic craniofacial surgery fellowship at Paik-Inje University Hospital in Seoul — positions him as a specialist in both Western and Asian nasal aesthetics. The clinic performs primary rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, and functional septorhinoplasty for patients with combined aesthetic and breathing concerns. Open rhinoplasty — using a small transcolumellar incision that allows full exposure of the cartilaginous and bony nasal framework — is used for complex reshaping, significant tip refinement, or cases where grafts are required. Closed rhinoplasty, using incisions concealed entirely within the nostrils, is offered for more limited adjustments where internal access is sufficient. In Asian rhinoplasty specifically, common goals include dorsal augmentation (raising the bridge height using cartilage grafts harvested from the ear or rib, or silicone implants where appropriate), tip projection and refinement (addressing under-projecting, bulbous, or boxy tip cartilage configurations), alar base reduction to narrow wide flaring nostrils, and overall facial harmony with the cheeks and chin. Dr. Lee's Seoul fellowship exposure informs nuanced techniques for achieving these changes with results that respect each patient's ethnic features rather than imposing a non-native standard. The surgical protocol uses general anaesthesia and typically takes two to three hours. Patients should expect one to two weeks of social downtime for bruising and swelling; the majority of swelling resolves over three to six months, with the final refined result visible at twelve months as residual oedema in the nasal tip dissipates fully. All rhinoplasty consultations at Enhance Medical Center include a thorough discussion of goals, 3D imaging to preview expected changes, a review of anaesthesia risks, and a personalised cost breakdown for surgeon, facility, and anaesthesia fees.