Category Archives: Asian rhinoplasty

Asian rhinoplasty. Should I use ear or rib cartilage?

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I have this Asian nose bridge that is flat and the alar is wide instead of high and straight. I think I’m going to need augmentation to make the nose bridge and the overall nose look higher. What should … Continue reading →

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Can the nose bridge be enhanced through closed Asian rhinoplasty?

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Can the nose bridge be enhanced through closed Asian rhinoplasty? I would like to know if I can make my nose bridge higher through closed rhinoplasty and if ear cartilage is a good choice for this procedure as I am … Continue reading →

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Finesse Asian Rhinoplasty with DCF (Diced Cartilage Fascia)

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

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 … Continue reading →

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Why are silicone implants so popular in Asian rhinoplasty? Are there any downsides?

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Common goals in Asian rhinoplasty include augmenting the dorsum (building the bridge), projecting and refining the tip (making the tip smaller and taller), and narrowing the nose. A variety of different techniques have been described to augment the dorsum, including using synthetic … Continue reading →

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