This comprehensive guide is for anyone wanting to change the appearance of your nose with long nose surgery in, Korea.
If you want your long nose surgery done by a top nose surgeon, then Korea, where nose jobs are one of the most popular surgeries, is the place.
To help you on this journey, this guide will cover the essentials about long nose surgery in Korea, such as:
- What is long nose surgery
- Why choose Korea for long nose surgery
- The cost of long nose surgery in Korea
- Top long nose surgery clinics in Korea
- And more
Whether you are still undecided or need to find more information before your trip, this guide should have all the important decision-making information.

Let’s start with a few basics about long nose surgery:
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ToggleWhat Is Long Nose Surgery
Long nose surgery or long nose Rhinoplasty, is a type of nose job where a surgeon shortens your nose using different techniques.
There is no one way of doing long nose surgery, since each case depends on the size and shape of your nose, wishes, techniques surgeons use, etc.
The overall goal of long nose surgery is to have your nose shortened, making it appear more symmetrical and in sync with your other facial features.
If you feel like your nose appears overly long, then long nose surgery can be a great solution for you.
What Is A Long Nose
A long nose typically means that either your nose tip extends further outwards or that your nasal bridge is unevenly long.
This is more obvious from a side profile, where the lengths of your nose are visible.
If the nose is without any medical issues and functions well, a long nose can be the reason for unhappiness or self-consciousness.
A long nose can outweigh features like your lips or eyes, making it all appear unbalanced.
Can Rhinoplasty Shorten Your nose
Yes, Rhinoplasty can be a great way of shortening your nose.
A surgeon does this by trimming down cartilage and the skin around your nostrils. This together can have a big impact on the length of your nose.
You can also combine long nose surgery with other nose-related procedures, such as tip plasty or alar reduction. This one focuses more on the tip, but can still have a big effect.
What To Expect After Long Nose Surgery
Long nose surgery is quite similar to your standard Rhinoplasty when it comes to recovery. It’s not as difficult of a surgery, so recovery is usually not that bad,
We have the recovery process for Rhinoplasty described in our guide to Rhinoplasty in Korea. It covers the essentials about it, as well as some tips.
Since there are two types of nose jobs in general, open and closed, this also affects your recovery. You can usually recover faster from closed Rhinoplasty, but it’s still a lengthy process.
Results Expectations
Results from long nose surgery are permanent, so you won’t have to worry about your nose ”growing” large again.
However, you do have to be patient when healing. It can take up to 6 months for your body to fully recover and for the final results to show.
You will see a final picture of your nose only after a few months, so don’t worry too much about it, if you don’t see it immediately.
Each case is different and takes a different amount of time to fully show your new nose.
Long Nose Surgery In Korea
In Korea, long nose surgery refers to any nose job, that shortens the length of your nose. Surgeons use different techniques, so it’s hard to say which is most common.
Nevertheless, you can expect long nose surgery to last anywhere from 1 to 2 hours, depending on the complexity.
Like any other nose job, you will have it under general anesthesia, so you won’t feel anything. After you wake up, you’ll probably wait for a few hours before you can leave.
Long nose surgery is a one-day procedure, so you leave the clinic on the day you had the surgery.
As for the method, we suggest you ask the clinic you are looking at. They will explain to you how everything is done via an online consultation or in person.
We recommend you stay in Korea for at least 10 days after your long nose surgery. However, you can usually leave as soon as you get your stitches out – around 7 days.
Plan to have at least one follow-up with the clinic after the surgery and expect lots of swelling and bruising. We suggest doing light activities to speed up recovery.
You can go shopping, window-shopping, visit cafes, and restaurants, go on walking tours, etc. There are a lot of things to do in Seoul.
Plus, Koreans are used to people walking around after plastic surgery, so no need to feel too self-conscious.
Long Nose Surgery Cost In Korea
On average, you can expect to pay around 6,500,000 KRW (= 5,000$) for long nose surgery in Korea. This nose job is a bit on the more expensive side.
Nevertheless, when you can take all the positives about nose surgery in Korea, these prices become much more reasonable. We’ll go over that soon.
The good news is, that Korean prices are typically all-inclusive. This means stuff like anesthesia, consultations, some post-op treatments, etc. are all included in the price you are quoted.
And as to what is the cost of long nose surgery elsewhere, you can see in the graph below, that Korea is much more affordable.
In the US for example, long nose surgery is double the price of it in Korea. Pair that with amazing Korean nose surgeons and the choice is even more obvious.
However, you have to take into account, that even the price in Korea can vary a lot. Different factors can push the price higher or lower.
You also have costs like transport (plane tickets, airport transport), accommodation, food, etc. Keep that in mind when booking.
You can read more about the pricing for nose jobs in Korea in our guide to Rhinoplasty pricing in Korea. We cover factors influencing the cost, give you tips on saving money, etc.
Why Korea Stands Out For Long Nose Surgery
Korea is known across the world as the plastic surgery capital of the world. With over 1,000,000 surgeries done there every year, it’s also one of the most popular plastic surgery destinations.
However, what actually makes Korea a better choice? Are the results from long nose surgery that much better in Korea?
Let’s check a few things, that put Korea at the top for nose surgery:
Success Rate
Korean clincis have a success rate at around 93% when it comes to nose jobs. This means that only 7 out of 100 people are unhappy with the results and need a revision.
If we take a look at the rest of the world, nose job success rates fall to only 85%. Compared to Korea, where only 7 out of 100 need a revision, this number is double that in Western clinics.
Revisions are complex and cost a lot of money and the best way to avoid them is to have your long nose surgery in Korea.
Another thing to remember is that the 93% success rate is only the average. In some top Korean nose clinics, these numbers are even better.
Skilled Surgeons
Korean surgeons are some of the most skilled plastic surgeons in the world.
What makes them so skilled is that they perform over 1,000,000 surgeries yearly, and a lot of them are nose jobs. This number speaks to their skill and experience.
When it comes to nose surgery, Korean surgeons are extremely skilled. They use techniques that minimize scarring and are minimally invasive.
They are also very skilled in revision Rhinoplasties. Because of this, Korea is also a popular choice for those, who had a botches+a nose job in a Western clinic.
Cost
While cost shouldn’t play the most important role in your decision-making, it’s still very important.
Now in Korea, long nose surgery is at at least 70% cheaper if we compare it to prices in some popular Western plastic surgery destinations.
Plus, you still get the best surgeons and the best care, regardless of low prices. This puts Korea at the top for price-to-value for long nose surgery.
Pair low prices with great surgeons who have high success rates and Korea is an obvious choice. You can even get a tax refund on your plastic surgery.
Picking The Best Long Nose Surgery Clinic In Korea
Picking the right plastic surgery clinic is the most difficult part of having long nose surgery in Korea. What makes it so hard is that there are over 500 clinics in Seoul alone.
Picking a clinic at random or simply because it’s cheap is not the way to go, since it can mean the difference between good results and a botched surgery.
We did the legwork already and came up with a few recommendations.
The clinics from our list are all verified and are good options if you want good results and to avoid a botched nose job.
Let’s now take a look at a few factors that are important when picking a clinic:
Quoted Price
While prices should not be your number one factor when deciding on a clinic, they still play an important part.
As a foreigner having plastic surgery in Korea, you have to be careful when getting quotes for surgery. Some clinics like to overcharge non-Korean patients.
To avoid this, you can either go to a consultation with a Korean friend or go to several clinics for a consultation and demand quotes from all of them.
This way, you can make a more informed decision. You should also ask what this price includes. A big plus is if the quoted price includes translators, transports, post-op treatments, etc.
However, don’t look for the cheapest clinic in Seoul. Do your research before settling on one, since price can deceive you at first glance.
Real Reviews
Reviews can tell you a lot about the clinic, so they are important for good research.
For long nose surgery, look at reviews about nose jobs, but don’t ignore reviews about other procedures. This is the only way you can get enough information out of them.
Another thing you should do here is to look at both positive and negative reviews. Sometimes, the negative ones give you more valuable information.
Unfortunately, you have to watch out for fake reviews. These are becoming more and more popular, as clinics will try everything to attract patients.
We suggest you look at multiple sites when researching reviews. Some good ones are Google Reviews, WhatClinic, Reddit, PurseForum, UNNI App, etc.
Specialization
Last but not least important thing when picking a clinic is the specialization. This applies to both the clinic and the surgeons working there.
For long nose surgery, specialized nose surgeons or clinics specializing in nose surgery, are the way to go.
A clinic with no specialized nose surgeons is simply a bad choice for nose surgery. Try to avoid such clinics even if they do nose surgery.
If a clinic does not have a ”set specialization”, the best way to figure it out is to look at their reviews, track record, surgeons, etc.
They should have great nose job reviews, a good track record, and board-certified nose surgeons. One example is FacePlus Plastic Surgery, one of our recommendations.
The good thing here is that nose surgery is very popular in Korea, so you should have no problem finding such clinics.
Conclusion
To sum it up, having long nose surgery in Korea is a great choice. Not only is Korea famous for nose surgery, but it’s also one of the cheapest options for it.
Korean plastic surgery has some of the most skilled nose surgeons, which are used for both Asian and Western noses. They work at state-of-the-art plastic surgery clinics with all the needed equipment.
You are also less likely to need revision surgery if you have your long nose surgery in Korea. You are two times more likely to need a revision if you have nose surgery in a Western clinic.
Don’t forget to check out our list of recommended nose surgery clinics in Korea. It’s important to pick the right clinic, so take your time.
We hope this guide has all the information you were looking for.
If you still have questions, feel free to write to us at info@seoul.clinic. Our dedicated team will have your answer in 48 hours.
FAQ
How much does long nose surgery cost in Korea?
On average, you can expect to pay around 6,500,000 KRW (= 5,000$) for long nose surgery in Korea.
However, you have to take into account, that even the price in Korea can vary a lot. Different factors can push the price higher or lower.
You also have costs like transport (plane tickets, airport transport), accommodation, food, etc. Keep that in mind when booking.
Can a long nose be fixed?
Yes. You can fix your nose with a type of Rhinoplasty called long nose surgery. This procedure specifically aims to shorten your nose.
How long should you stay in Korea for Rhinoplasty?
We recommend a stay of a minimum of 7 days after you have your surgery. During this time you should have at least one follow-up with the clinic and another appointment to have your stitches removed.
However, the duration of the stay varies from patient to patient. The sooner you lose the swelling and bruising, the faster you can leave Korea.