Many people notice their nostrils flare significantly when smiling, making the nose appear wider in photos. This happens because the dilator part of the nasalis muscle contracts during expressions, pulling the nostrils outward. Seoul’s Rappoel Dermatology uses Coretox to precisely relax the dilator naris muscle, keeping your nostrils stable when smiling so your nose looks more refined and compact.
Causes of Nasal Flaring
- Overactive Nasalis Muscle: The dilator portion of the nasalis contracts during smiling and deep breathing, pulling nostrils outward
- Natural Nose Shape: Round nasal tips and wide nostrils show more flaring when smiling
- Expression Habits: Some people habitually inhale forcefully when laughing, accentuating nasal flare
- Post-Rhinoplasty: After certain nose surgeries, compensatory nasalis strengthening may increase flaring
- Aging: Nasal cartilage loosens with age, potentially worsening flare over time
Coretox Nasal Flare Treatment Process
- Pre-treatment Assessment: Doctor observes flare degree and direction as patient smiles and takes deep breaths
- Marking Injection Points: Bilateral points marked at the alar groove, precisely targeting the dilator naris
- Micro-dose Injection: Approximately 1-3 units of Coretox per side using ultra-fine needle, virtually painless
- Post-injection Observation: 10-minute observation for any adverse reactions
- Total Time: About 5-10 minutes
- Onset: Results appear in 3-7 days, peak at 2 weeks
- Duration: Typically 3-4 months
Nasal Flare Treatment vs Alar Base Surgery
- Coretox Treatment: Non-surgical, no downtime, reversible, suitable for mild to moderate flare, maintained every 3-4 months
- Alar Base Surgery: Permanent results, requires surgical incision recovery, suitable for severe flare or thick alar tissue
- Combined Approach: Try Coretox first to see results; if satisfied, maintain long-term; if flare remains significant, consider surgery
- Filler Adjunct: Small amount of filler at the nasal tip can visually reduce the appearance of nasal flare
Coretox treatment for nasal flare is one of the most delicate procedures in facial micro-aesthetics. Injection amounts are tiny (1-3 units per side), but placement precision is critical. Injecting too laterally may affect facial expression muscles; too medially may impair nostril dilation function. Rappoel Clinic is located 3 minutes from Gangnam Station Exit 10, with doctors experienced in facial muscle anatomy who precisely control injection placement and dosage.
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