TIANA Plastic Surgery, Seoul / Nose-only clinic
Korean Soft Silicone Rhinoplasty: What It Is and Who It Suits
Korean soft silicone rhinoplasty usually means raising a low nose bridge with a silicone implant, while the tip is supported with your own cartilage. 'Soft silicone' is a name clinics and forums use for silicone nose implants, not a separate surgery. At TIANA Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, a clinic that performs only rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty, the bridge is raised with a silicone implant or your own tissue, chosen for your nose after 3D-CT imaging.
Whether an implant suits you depends on your bridge height, skin thickness and any previous surgery. You can start with front and side photos on WhatsApp before you book a flight.
Send my photos on WhatsAppBridge and tip are two different jobs
A silicone implant gives the bridge a smooth, even line. It is not placed in the tip: pushing the tip forward with an implant puts pressure on thin skin, so tip projection is built with cartilage instead, such as septal, ear or rib cartilage.
That is why most Korean rhinoplasty with silicone is really two steps planned together: the implant for bridge height, and cartilage for tip support and shape.
When your own tissue is used instead
An implant is not the right answer for every nose. The surgeon may suggest your own tissue when:
- The skin over the bridge is thin, so an implant edge could show
- You only want the tip refined, which can be done without any implant
- It is a revision after an earlier implant, or the nose has contracted
- You prefer not to have an implant; dermis, fascia or cartilage can add height instead
Risks to ask about
Any implant can, in a small number of cases, become infected, shift, show through the skin or lead to contracture, and may then need revision surgery. Swelling, bruising and a blocked feeling in the nose are common at first and settle during recovery. Ask your surgeon how each risk is checked for and handled.
Before surgery, TIANA maps the bone and nasal structure with 3D-CT imaging, and anesthesia is managed by a dedicated anesthesiology specialist. TIANA also performs revision rhinoplasty after surgery elsewhere, including contracted noses.
How the price is explained
TIANA does not publish a fixed menu price, because the cost depends on the scope of surgery, your nose (how much cartilage is available and how thick the skin is) and whether it is a revision. Two similar-looking noses can need very different surgery, and very different costs.
Send a front and side photo on WhatsApp for a first estimate. In the free online consultation, the surgeon explains your scope and cost breakdown in English. The final fee is confirmed after examination in Seoul.
Planning your stay in Seoul
Plan on about 7 to 14 nights in Seoul. The usual schedule is below; your own plan is set around your flights.
- Day 1: in-person consultation and tests if needed, then design and cost are confirmed before surgery
- Day 2–3: check-up, prescriptions and aftercare guidance
- Day 5–7: progress check, stitches removed and splint off
- Day 7 onward: fly home, or add a night or two for more time
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1What is soft silicone rhinoplasty?
It is rhinoplasty that raises the nose bridge with a silicone implant. 'Soft silicone' is a name used for silicone nose implants rather than a separate operation. The tip is usually supported with your own cartilage.
Q2Is soft silicone better than my own cartilage?
Neither is better for everyone. Silicone gives the bridge an even line; your own tissue may suit thin skin, revisions or people who prefer no implant. The surgeon recommends one after examination.
Q3Can silicone be used in the nose tip?
The tip is supported with cartilage rather than an implant, because pressure from an implant on the thin tip skin can cause problems.
Q4What are the risks of a silicone nose implant?
In a small number of cases: infection, shifting, the implant showing through the skin, or contracture, which may need revision. Swelling and bruising are common early on and settle during recovery. Results vary between individuals.
Q5Can a silicone implant be removed or replaced later?
Yes, through revision surgery. When an implant is removed, the bridge can be rebuilt with your own tissue such as rib cartilage, dermis or fascia, depending on your nose.
Q6How much does it cost in Korea?
It depends on the scope of surgery, your nose and whether it is a revision, so TIANA quotes it for your nose. Send photos on WhatsApp for a first estimate; the final fee is confirmed after examination.
Q7Can I consult in English before I travel?
Yes. Message us in English on WhatsApp, and the online consultation with the surgeon is free and in English too.
Send a front and side photo on WhatsApp. The surgeon will tell you which procedure your nose would actually need, and the online consultation is free.
Start a free consult on WhatsApp* Results vary between individuals. Your plan and final fee are confirmed after examination.