Operation Procedure
Septal Extension Graft (Autologous Tissue/Rib Cartilage)
施術内容In Japan, more people want to have a beautiful but inconspicuous nose, so called ‘Wasure Bana’ meaning ‘Forgotten Nose’. It means that when you look at someones face, the nose does not stand out, but rather blends in beautifully with the face. The procedure to obtain popular ‘forgotten nose’ look may seem simple, but achieving it correctly is actually quite challenging. In some ways, it’s a lot easier to create an extremely sharp nose than creating the beautiful ‘forgotten nose’ . Here’s how to achieve this subtle yet refined look.
This patient requested “a beautiful, slightly upturned nose, but with a natural appearance.”
When comparing the before and after photos in this case, it’s clear that there’s an improvement, but identifying exactly what changed is difficult for those who aren’t specialists.
However, upon closer examination, you’ll find that creating a beautiful ‘forgotten nose’ involves many hidden details. How can you achieve a natural yet aesthetically pleasing result?
First, it’s essential to create a smooth curve from the nasal bridge to the tip. Achieving this without using implants requires advanced skills. Next, it’s important to elevate the hidden base of the alar (nostril wings). Additionally, lifting the columella (the tissue between the nostrils) to create a harmonious angle between the lip and columella is crucial.
By bringing out the hidden features of the nose, the face appears more three-dimensional, resulting in a softer nasolabial fold, and the overall facial impression improves dramatically with just nasal surgery. (Effects of procedures like C-Curve formation, paranasal and collumella augumentation are naturally achieved when the correct nasal surgery is performed, but these days, the focus is often solely on the procedures themselves.)
As you can see, even though it’s called nasal surgery, it affects not only the nose but also the overall appearance of the face. Without understanding these nuances, simply inserting a PCL ball or threads into the nasal tip or randomly grafting cartilage is not recommended for either the surgeon or the patient.
As a board-certified Aesthetic surgeon by Japan Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (JSAPS), which is only available to board-certified plastic surgeons, I handle a wide range of procedures from initial surgeries to revision surgeries. Please feel free to consult with me anytime.
Risks and Side Effects:
Swelling, bruising, infection, asymmetry, reversion, deviation, nasal obstruction, difference from the expected image, discomfort, scarring, hypertrophic scars, keloids, etc.
日本形成外科学会専門医
日本美容外科学会専門医 (JSAPS)
日本頭蓋顎顔面外科専門医
形成外科領域指導医
元大学病院助教、元CZEN GINZA CLINIC院長。現在はVeriteクリニック銀座院・名古屋院にて勤務。過去には札幌医科大学附属病院、がん研有明病院形成外科などの大病院において形成外科・再建外科医として勤務。先天異常、乳房再建、美容外科から再生医療にいたるまで幅広い臨床経験を持つ。専門は顔面・乳房の美容外科、形成外科。
Akiyo Suzuki M.D.
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon (JSAPS)
Board-Certified Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgeon
Certified Instructor in Plastic Surgery
Former Assistant Professor at a Sapporo Medical University Hospital, Former Director of CZEN GINZA CLINIC, Previously worked as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at major hospitals, including Cancer Institute Hospital JFCR, Ariake. Currently practicing at Verite Clinic in Ginza and Nagoya.
Has extensive clinical experience ranging from congenital abnormalities and breast reconstruction to aesthetic surgery. Specializes in facial and breast aesthetic and plastic surgery.
