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Visibly lumpy bridge after Asian rhinoplasty – Can ear cartilage grafts (Asian rhinoplasty) be removed?

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

Q: Had an Asian rhinoplasty 9 months ago, and had ear cartilage grafts put in the bridge (radix area). After swelling went away, the graft is very visible and you can clearly see and feel the edges. From a distance, … Continue reading →

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Is it a safe method to use goretex placed in to the bridge of your nose, and ear cartilage on the tip?

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

Q: Hi I had my rhinoplasty done for 15 days now. My surgeon used goretex at my bridge and ear cartilage with my tip. I was not aware that the first option and much safer if full cartilage graft. I … Continue reading →

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I had a Medpor strut graft removed and now my breathing is worse. Can I replace it?

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

Q: I am a thick skinned, wide-nosed Asian patient that had Medpor bilateral strut graft & ear cartilage in my middle nose in a functional & aesthetic rhinoplasty. It narrowed my nose & helped me breath through both nostrils really … Continue reading →

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What Asian nose surgery would you recommend?

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m from India, but we are tribal so I have a very flat nose. I’m very uncomfortable using my spectacles and shades. Please suggest what kind of nose job will be best for me. A: You will need to add volume … Continue reading →

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Can the removed hump be used to build the bridge?

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: In asian rhinoplasty using all natural cartilage, where I am looking to reduce my hump while slightly augmenting the bridge, can the hump be slid up and used as a graft to build the bridge? Wouldn’t this be better … Continue reading →

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Would an alarplasty or tip plasty be enough to make my Asian nose slimmer and more defined?

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

Q: I’m not so concerned about a high nose bridge. It’s just that the tip of my nose is so large, it swallows up my face, especially when I smile. It’s also pretty wide and flat; in some photos it’s … 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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Who is the best doctor in the US for Asian revision rhinoplasty?

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

Q: I want to lower my nose (ie bring it back closer to my face) and make the nose less “tight” in appearance. I had a columellar strut, shield graft, and cap graft, and interdomal sutures. My nose used to … Continue reading →

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I have a bulbous nose and I’m an Asian. Which rhinoplasty procedure would make my nose appear smaller?

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

Q: I don’t have high bridge and I don’t mind about it. All I want is to get a smaller nose and a sharper tip. May I known what rhinoplasty procedure should I take as I know rhinoplasty can be … Continue reading →

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Would I get good results from Rhinoplasty – with Asian nose, wide/thick, skin is rather thick?

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

Q: I’m unhappy with my nose – I have an Asian back ground (I’m 1/2 American, 1/4 English, 1/4 Filipino), so I believe my nose has some Asian features (flat bridge, wide). I have also noticed that my skin there … Continue reading →

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