Hooked Nose Rhinoplasty Before & After Photos

Hooked nose rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to reshape a nose with a prominent curved or downward-profile appearance. A hooked nose is typically characterized by a convex bridge, a drooping nasal tip, or a combination of both features. In some patients, the nose may also appear longer or more projected than desired. The purpose of rhinoplasty is to improve overall nasal balance while preserving a natural appearance that fits the patient’s facial structure.

Hooked nose rhinoplasty before and after photos can help illustrate the types of changes that may be achieved with surgery. In preoperative images, common concerns may include a noticeable dorsal hump, downward tip rotation, excessive nasal length, or a profile that appears dominant compared with the forehead, lips, and chin. After surgery, the goal is usually to create a smoother bridge line, improve tip position, and achieve a more balanced profile.

The surgical plan depends on the patient’s anatomy and aesthetic goals. Treatment may involve reducing the dorsal hump, reshaping the nasal bones and cartilage, refining the tip, adjusting projection, or improving tip support. In many cases, correcting a hooked appearance is not only about reducing the bridge, but also about harmonizing the relationship between the bridge and the nasal tip.

Swelling is expected after rhinoplasty, especially around the tip and bridge. Although profile improvement may be noticeable relatively early, the final shape develops gradually as swelling continues to decrease. In most patients, the nose refines over several months, and full healing may take up to a year or longer.

The hooked nose rhinoplasty before and after photos below are shared to demonstrate real patient outcomes and to show how surgery may improve nasal contour and facial harmony. Individual results vary depending on nasal anatomy, skin thickness, surgical technique, and the healing process.

Prof. Dr. Murat Songu

Prof. Dr. Murat Songu – Rhinoplasty (Nose Aesthetics) Specialist
Prof. Dr. Murat Songu was born in 1976 in Izmir and completed his medical education at the Ege University Faculty of Medicine. He then completed his residency training in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Celal Bayar University. Between 2005 and 2006, he received advanced training in rhinoplasty, functional nasal surgery, and skull base surgery in Bordeaux, France, working with leading rhinologists such as Prof. Vincent Darrouzet and Dr. Guy Lacher.
Prioritizing natural appearance, the preservation of breathing function, and facial aesthetic harmony, Prof. Dr. Songu is nationally and internationally recognized for his expertise in open rhinoplasty, piezo (ultrasonic) rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, tipplasty, and functional septorhinoplasty. He has participated as an instructor and speaker at numerous rhinoplasty congresses worldwide.
With over 100 scientific publications, book chapters, and more than 1700 citations, Prof. Dr. Murat Songu is one of Türkiye’s most respected academics in the field of rhinoplasty, combining natural, facially harmonious, and functional results with scientific and aesthetic excellence.