Nose Revision · Nasal Reconstruction — Is Rib Cartilage Removal Really Possible?
One of the most common questions patients ask when considering revision rhinoplasty is this: “If I remove the rib cartilage, won’t my nose shape be ruined?” This question reflects more than simple curiosity — it carries the fear, anxiety, worry, regret, and the strong desire not to experience failure again, felt only by those who have already undergone nose surgery at least once. Dr. Hwang Kyuseok of Homme & Femme Plastic Surgery understands these patients better than anyone and works to ease their fears…
Why Contracted Nose Occurs and How to Correct It | From Capsular Contracture Mechanism to Reconstructive Surgery
Rhinoplasty is a surgery chosen by many people to balance the face and improve their overall impression. However, as time passes, unexpected changes may occur. Among them, the side effect that many patients fear the most is “contracture nose.” Based on an interview with the director of Homme & Femme Plastic Surgery Clinic, which specializes in rhinoplasty, revision surgery, and reconstruction, this article explains why contracture nose occurs, how it progresses, how it can be corrected, and presents real patient cases.
Why do they use implants in nasal augmentation surgery? Since 2002
Today, we interviewed Dr. Hwang Kyuseok of Homme & Femme Plastic Surgery. As the founder of the Rhinoplasty Research Institute and a mentor to many younger surgeons, he has long pioneered new approaches in nasal surgery. Me: Dr. Hwang, thank you for gladly agreeing to this interview. Dr. Hwang: I should be the one thanking you. I look forward to our conversation. Me: I’m curious about Homme & Femme’s implant‑free rhinoplasty. Dr. Hwang: Simply put, the nose can be beautifully shaped using only our natural tissues. However, many people still…