Category Archives: Procedures

I have wide tip, bulbous nose. I feel my nose is too wide for my face. Should I have an alar base reduction?

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

Q: I feel my nose is shapeless but want a natural result and not a harsh “pinched” look. Should I have an alar base reduction, or will cartilage trimming be enough? Also, would a lateral cartilage reduction be a good … Continue reading →

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Asian rhinoplasty removal. Will people notice the difference?

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

Q: I want to remove my silicone implant badly because it looks fake and not considering any replacement. Will people notice the difference of 2-3mm silicone removal in Asian nose? A: When it comes to the nose, most people will … Continue reading →

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Dorsal silicone implant with/without tip work or dice cartilage wrap fascia? How much/which procedure will get me these result?

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

Q: Overall I like my nose but I want it to look more narrow, higher bridge & less bulbous tip. I want it to look natural and like myself still. Which procedure should I do? How much will it cost? … Continue reading →

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What are the operations I have to go through for this kind of nose?

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

Q: Hi I am ASIAN. I want to get my nose done, but I don’t know that should I go through, like alarplasty, rhinoplasty, etc. I am okay with my bridge, but adding little height will be excellent. It is … Continue reading →

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Can I still have a pointy nose?

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

Q: Hi. I’m 17 years old, turning 18 in 3 months. I’m an Asian female. I’m wondering how to have a pointy nose because I have a small nose and my nose bridge is not high. Can I do something … Continue reading →

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How long will the swelling occur for Asian Rhinoplasty removal?

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

Q: How long will the swelling occur for Asian rhinoplasty removal (without any replacement) and what if I also want to inject a small amount of filler for subtle changes (how long will the swelling occur)? A: A number of … Continue reading →

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How do Gore-Tex, Medpor and Silastic compare when properly used in Indian/Asian short nosed patients?

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

Q: It’s my understanding that placement of the implant in natural cartilage is the real onus of any implant to help a patient augment a low bridge/support a tip through the dorsum. Which is better? Which can best refine a nose … Continue reading →

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What are the best methods to stabilize a shield graft in an Asian patient?

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had a rhinoplasty with a septal shield graft and notice the tip is dropping. I need a revision for additional scar tissue removal, but I was wondering if a graft could be reused and altered so it is … Continue reading →

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How to make nose bridge wider and nose look fuller?

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m an Asian male and I kind of already know how to make my nose bridge wider based on my research, which is the spreader graft. My nose is similar to the African American woman’s whereby bridge is thin … Continue reading →

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Would Alarplasty be adequate to reduce wide bulbous Chinese nose and chronic history of acne/seborrheic skin?

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

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