Procedures

Short nose correction (nose lengthening / derotation)

from 2,782 reviews189 clinics
Lengthens and derotates a short, upturned nose by extending the septal framework with cartilage grafts so the tip can be moved downward and forward.
11 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalSedation149 before/after photos
Rating
9.64/ 10
from 2,782 reviews
Satisfaction
96.8%
from 2,782 reviews
Downtime
10–21days
Full recovery 24–52 wks
Flight safe
14days after

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How long is the downtime for Short nose correction (nose lengthening / derotation)?

10–21 days. Full recovery 24–52 wks · Flight safe 14 days

Septal cartilage alone is often insufficient so ear or rib cartilage is frequently required, and partial relapse toward the original tip position can occur as tissues contract.
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Clinics offering Short nose correction (nose lengthening / derotation)

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Last updated 2026-08-06