At times, patients undergoing Asian rhinoplasty attempt to improve and straighten their nasal profile by reducing a dorsal “hump”. While this works well for many non-Asian nose jobs, during Asian rhinoplasty the issue is more commonly a deep radix (bridge of the nose between the eyes) which gives the appearance of a hump – or a “pseudo”-hump.
During Asian rhinoplasty it is important to preserve the natural height of the bridge, as reducing it excessively will create a widened and flat appearance of the bridge from the frontal view. Even many rhinoplasty surgeons, who lack extensive experience with Asian rhinoplasty, may mistakenly lower the bridge in an attempt to create a straighter profile.
Building adequate tip projection is also critically important in shaping a feminine, attractive profile while allowing a foundation for significant tip refinement. Unlike non-Asian rhinoplasty, in which excess cartilage and volume can simply be removed from the tip to create additional refinement and definition, the relative thickness of Asian skin requires structural support in the tip. Especially during Asian rhinoplasty, it is important to reinforce the nasal framework so that while it is smaller, it is stronger.
Before and After Asian Rhinoplasty with DCF (diced cartilage fascia) and ear cartilage graft with Asian Rhinoplasty Specialist Dr. Donald B. Yoo.
Before and After Asian Rhinoplasty with DCF (diced cartilage fascia)
Before and After Asian Rhinoplasty with DCF (diced cartilage fascia)
Before and After Asian Rhinoplasty with DCF (diced cartilage fascia) and ear cartilage graft.
Before and After Asian Rhinoplasty with DCF (diced cartilage fascia)
