Monthly Archives: January 2017

I have a bulbous nose and I’m an Asian. Which rhinoplasty procedure would make my nose appear smaller?

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I don’t have high bridge and I don’t mind about it. All I want is to get a smaller nose and a sharper tip. May I known what rhinoplasty procedure should I take as I know rhinoplasty can be … Continue reading →

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I’m having an asian rhinoplasty with small/medium implant only. Can I achieve this result?

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I like my nose only when I do makeup contouring. I didn’t want to do anything permanent so I had a nonsurgical rhinoplasty and I like the result. Now I’m ready for permanent rhinoplasty. I want the surgery to … Continue reading →

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I have wide nostrils that look like a big nose and a space between the bridge and its tip.

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: What nose job will suit me? Is it possible without breaking my nasal bone? A: While it’s difficult to make an accurate assessment without an in-person exam, you would likely benefit from osteotomies (fracturing the bones).  This will allow … Continue reading →

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Would I get good results from Rhinoplasty – with Asian nose, wide/thick, skin is rather thick?

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m unhappy with my nose – I have an Asian back ground (I’m 1/2 American, 1/4 English, 1/4 Filipino), so I believe my nose has some Asian features (flat bridge, wide). I have also noticed that my skin there … Continue reading →

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Are my desired rhinoplasty results obtainable without a premaxillary implant?

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: More specifically I am wondering if my midface concavity can be corrected with rhinoplasty alone to stretch the skin and create a more proportionate nasolabial angle, and is the degree of my desired tip projection and rotation realistic?Thanks. A: A … Continue reading →

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I’m Asian. My nose is small with a wide base. How much will a nostril reduction cost, and how long is healing time?

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m Asian. My nose is small with a wide base. How much will a nostril reduction cost, and how long is healing time? A: After alar base reduction surgery you will have sutures along the incision lines that remain … Continue reading →

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Crooked nasal implant, 3 weeks following Asian rhinoplasty.

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I underwent Asian rhinoplasty a few weeks ago, which involved tip sculpting and a custom-sculpted medpor implant (just for the bridge, not the tip). Since cast removal, I noticed the implant seemed very slanted more to one side where … Continue reading →

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How to change my flat bulbous nose to a smaller feminine nose? (Procedures and type of implants)

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I do want it to look natural. The bridge needs a lot of work, but I’m not sure how high. I would like to narrow the tip and the width of the nose base. My nose wing and nostrils also … Continue reading →

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When is the best time to consult and advice on finding a doctor?

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: When should I consult? Is 6 months too far ahead? Will the doctor go over details again before surgery? Is peak season December because of holidays? This is a question for the states, specifically Houston. I live 10hrs away … Continue reading →

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Asian female rhinoplasty. What do you think I should be aware of before removing my implant?

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Will 2 mm of silicone implant make a huge difference for Asian females (considering typical Asians have flat nose)? I am thinking to remove my nasal implant because the bridge looks “fake” and too high, and I am not … Continue reading →

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