Category Archives: Procedures

Asian with Western Nose

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am an Asian female with a low radix, high dorsum with a bump, and somewhat droopy tip when I smile. I would like to get rid of the bump and improve tip projection to reduce the droopiness. The … Continue reading →

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I have a typical Asian big nose as well as a pretty flat bridge. What can be done to enhance my nose?

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I think I might need a silicon implant for a slightly higher ( just a tat higher) bridge as well as a tipplastry? I hope for a slightly sharper tip n narrower nose. Would a nasal bone shaving be … Continue reading →

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Diced cartilage life term – is there a significant difference if fascia is used or not? Is the fascia important?

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Is there a significant difference of the cartilage Life Term (resorption) between using diced cartilage wrapped in fascia and diced cartilage combined with Fibringlue without fascia? Is the fascia Important? A: Fascia is more important to maintain the height, … Continue reading →

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Is it possible to have surgery to get a more “Asian looking” nose?

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am looking to make my nose wider and flatter. I am Eurasian but I have completely Caucasian nose – very high nose bridge and I hate it. I am looking to widen the lower part of my nose … Continue reading →

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I want a nose job and I am wondering about the price of one?

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I have an Asian nose that is flat and round and it flares out when I yawn and it is disgusting for people to look at. I also have acne on it so I was wondering if that would … Continue reading →

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L-Shaped implant causing too much pressure on nose tip. Should I wait or try to do revision ASAP?

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Almost 5 months ago I had Asian rhinoplasty done with L silicon implant and ear cartilage at the tip. There has been lots of pressure at the tip ever since the operation. Aside from the pressure, the nose tip … Continue reading →

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1 year post op Rhinoplasty, is this a Zit or Silicone implant infection?

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had a nose job using a I-shaped silicone implant a year ago. Keep in mind, I am very acne-prone and have similar bumps all over the rest of my face. About 1-2 months ago, this bump started forming … Continue reading →

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5 months post op Asian Revision Rhinoplasty, could it be possible that the columella bone got trimmed?

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I have Asian nose. It’s been 5 months post-op but the collumella feels so soft, it can be pushed to right/left easily. Isn’t it supposed to be cartilage kind of feel /a little bit hard when touched? My nose … Continue reading →

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Thick Asian Nose. Is surgery a good option? Should I exclusively look at doctors who have worked on Asian clients?

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am half Filipino and half Hispanic. My nose is from my Filipino side. And I’ve been reading online how Asian noses compared to Caucasian noses are fundamentally different, and how some doctors specialize in just the Asian rhinoplasty. … Continue reading →

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How soon can I get an Asian Revision Rhinoplasty?

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: 1 month ago I got a rhinoplasty and I am unhappy about the size of my bulbous / tip area. It is really big (I wanted definition, narrower elongated tip. I believe that my nose is attainable for this … Continue reading →

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