Category Archives: rhinoplasty

Who are the best candidates for Asian rhinoplasty surgery?

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Counter to what you may have thought, the best candidates for Asian rhinoplasty are not always Asian. Asian rhinoplasty refers to a subset of nose job surgery that addresses a common array of anatomic characteristics that are common, but not … Continue reading →

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What increases the difficulty of a revision Asian rhinoplasty surgery?

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Revision rhinoplasty surgery presents some specific challenges to the plastic surgeon in addition to the inherent challenges of nose job surgery. Trauma of any kind, including surgical trauma, creates a degree of injury with resultant inflammation and tissue remodeling. Even … Continue reading →

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What are the limitations of a nonsurgical nose job?

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Nonsurgical rhinoplasty, or liquid nose job, refers to the use of dermal fillers to change the shape of the nose. The past few decades have seen a rapid evolution in the development and application of facial fillers that offer safe, … Continue reading →

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Are there specific rhinoplasty techniques that predispose a patient to needing a revision rhinoplasty in the future? Part 2

Posted on June 10, 2024 by admin

I touched on a few techniques that predispose you to having a revision nose job surgery later on in life in my previous blog post, and today I’ll touch on a few techniques in augmentation rhinoplasty that may have the … Continue reading →

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Are there specific rhinoplasty techniques that predispose a patient to needing a revision rhinoplasty in the future?

Posted on June 4, 2024 by admin

Surgeons have attempted to rebuild and reshape the nose in myriad ways throughout the ages. The earliest forms of rhinoplasty trace back to the rudimentary Indian forehead flaps, followed by French lateral cheek flaps. Attempts at augmenting the nose using … Continue reading →

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How long has rib cartilage been used from rhinoplasty?

Posted on May 23, 2024 by admin

Somewhat surprisingly, the use of costal cartilage and rib cartilage in rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty has existed for more than a century. In an article published in Paris in 1904, French rhinoplasty surgeons describe harvesting rib cartilage and using it … Continue reading →

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What’s the best technique to augment the dorsum in Asian rhinoplasty or Asian nose job surgery?

Posted on May 18, 2024 by admin

The bridge of the nose, or the nasal dorsum, represents a subtle yet visually impactful component of the nose and of the face as a whole. The width, height and shape of the dorsum has an effect on the appearance … Continue reading →

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What is the hardest plastic surgery?

Posted on May 17, 2024 by admin

Plastic surgery encompasses a wide gamut of surgical procedures from complex microvascular reconstructions to delicate cosmetic eyelid surgeries. As with all surgeries, plastic surgery requires a mastery of the anatomy and a profound understanding of the form and function of … Continue reading →

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How long does Asian rhinoplasty last?

Posted on April 18, 2024 by admin

Asian rhinoplasty, when performed with tissue from your own body (autologous grafts) is permanent. One of the great benefits of autologous grafts are that they are viable, living tissue from your own body, so there is no risk of rejection … Continue reading →

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Asian rhinoplasty

Posted on April 16, 2024 by admin

Is Asian rhinoplasty different? Asian rhinoplasty represents a unique subset of rhinoplasty surgery that requires specialized technical expertise and an aesthetic eye that is finely in-tune with Asian beauty standards. While a standard rhinoplasty procedure may involve reducing the size … Continue reading →

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