Monthly Archives: October 2016

I’m interested in rhinoplasty (the tip of my nose less rounded). How much is this procedure in the Bay Area/Sacramento?

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m debating between getting surgery here in the US or going to South Korea, where I know doctors would be very experienced working with Asian noses. Are there any doctors who specialize in or have a lot of experience … Continue reading →

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Asian Rhinoplasty for asymmetrical nose with flat nostrils, round nose tip?

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I want to have a straight outline going down my nose. I feel that my nose has an uneven appearance, and is wide. I also would like the tip to be a bit sharper and be pushed forward a … Continue reading →

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I am getting an Asian rhinoplasty and I want it to look very extreme. Can this be done with ear cartilage?

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am getting an Asian rhinoplasty and the Dr. wants to use my ear cartilage. I want it to look very different – very defined tall skinny bridge with a very turned up tip. Can I get this look … Continue reading →

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How much does Asian rhinoplasty cost if ear or rib cartilage is being used for augmentation?

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: How much does Asian rhinoplasty cost if ear or rib cartilage is being used for augmentation? A: The cost of Asian rhinoplasty will vary based on factors such as geography and the experience and skill level of the surgeon. … Continue reading →

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Nose fillers or Asian rhinoplasty?

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I have a very petite nose. Little to no bridge. This is something I desperately want fixed I was considering permanent nose fillers cause after I get it fixed I never want to look back. Plus I can’t afford … Continue reading →

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Will alar wedge excision adversely lengthen my upper lip (area between nose and mouth)?

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am contemplating minor revision rhinoplasty but want to avoid further lengthening of my long upper lip. Will alar wedge excisions affect this area? A: Alar base modification (alar wedge excisions) will have no effect on the length of … Continue reading →

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Will a wider nose make my eyes look closer together?

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hello. My nose is very very narrow and pinches a bit in the center of my bridge. I have had a consultation, and I have been told that my nose would be more compatible with the rest of my … Continue reading →

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How can I achieve slightly wider nostrils?

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hi I was just wondering if my nostrils can be stretched open ever so slightly…or would I need a whole nose reconstruction for this to be possible…also would there be scarring? A: There are a few ways your nostrils … Continue reading →

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What happens if I wear glasses after septorhinoplasty?

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Can this affect my breathing? It’s been a week and a half since my surgery and I thought wearing glasses would be okay after the first week. I’ve noticed these dents on the bridge of my nose though, my … Continue reading →

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Obtuse naso-frontal angle and bulbous, upturned tip post-rhinoplasty

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: At 19 days post-rhinoplasty, my bridge appears low & scooped, not high and straight, as in surgeon’s pre-op computerized projection. Nasofrontal angle is extremely obtuse, though the surgeon said he’d use a ‘notching’ tool to retain the angle between … Continue reading →

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