Category Archives: Revision rhinoplasty

How Difficult is It to Fix a Pinched Bridge?

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hello, I got my first revision about 3 months ago to fix pinching, but the sides of the bridge is still pinched. The tip looks great but the bridge still looks pinched. Not as bad as before, but it … 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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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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If I don’t want a drastic change when removing the implant, will reducing the implant height work?

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

Q: If I don’t want a drastic change when removing the implant of (2-3 mm silicone), do you think reducing the implant height in several attempts (once every year) will work? I’m always paranoid of people looking at my nose and … Continue reading →

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I am an Asian revision rhinoplasty patient. Can my septum become deviated and weakened if I allow it to be harvested for grafts?

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: My septum’s always been a little deviated & I worry it is a little deviated after a trauma. I noticed the most change after a 2nd revision. In primary, I had a rhinoplasty that elevated my tip/nostrils. I was … Continue reading →

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What is the best revision of rhinoplasty in Asian nose?

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m Asian and I had nose job last 3 months ago, and it’s a perfectly done but I’m scared for possibility bad effects of it. This is a hard L shaped silicone implant. I’m planning to remove it and … Continue reading →

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My bridge is significantly off-center after osteotomy. How long do I have to wait before getting a revision rhinoplasty?

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Had asian closed rhinoplasty (primary) 3 months ago. I had a small hump shaved down and osteotomy performed to bring the nasal bones together. My bridge before surgery was perfectly centered, but now my bridge is very off center … Continue reading →

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Kenalog injections to refine nose tip in thick skinned patient? (rhinoplasty 3 years ago)

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I went to a diff plastic surgeon looking to refine my nose tip. He said most of the cartilage from my tip was taken out already; it is mostly thick skin left b/c I’m thick skinned (Asian w/ oily … Continue reading →

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Is revision Asian rhinoplasty safe, and how long will the swelling last?

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

Q: Hi, I had my first rhinoplasty 5 years ago, but the silicon moves and it’s crooked. Also the cartilage they took from my ear and put on the tip of my nose shifted to the side of my nose. … Continue reading →

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After removal of the implant and graft, will I be able to push my nose up and side-to-side? Will my nose collapse?

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

Q: Hello. I had a silicon implant and cartilage graft rhinoplasty about 1.5 years ago. I am unable to touch my nose as carelessly as I could before b/c the tip is hard and won’t move in certain ways. After … Continue reading →

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