Tag Archives: alar base modification

L-Shaped implant causing too much pressure on nose tip. Should I wait or try to do revision ASAP?

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Almost 5 months ago I had Asian rhinoplasty done with L silicon implant and ear cartilage at the tip. There has been lots of pressure at the tip ever since the operation. Aside from the pressure, the nose tip … Continue reading →

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5 months post op Asian Revision Rhinoplasty, could it be possible that the columella bone got trimmed?

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I have Asian nose. It’s been 5 months post-op but the collumella feels so soft, it can be pushed to right/left easily. Isn’t it supposed to be cartilage kind of feel /a little bit hard when touched? My nose … Continue reading →

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Thick Asian Nose. Is surgery a good option? Should I exclusively look at doctors who have worked on Asian clients?

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

Q: I am half Filipino and half Hispanic. My nose is from my Filipino side. And I’ve been reading online how Asian noses compared to Caucasian noses are fundamentally different, and how some doctors specialize in just the Asian rhinoplasty. … Continue reading →

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How soon can I get an Asian Revision Rhinoplasty?

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

Q: 1 month ago I got a rhinoplasty and I am unhappy about the size of my bulbous / tip area. It is really big (I wanted definition, narrower elongated tip. I believe that my nose is attainable for this … Continue reading →

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1 year post op Asian revision rhinoplasty, I have an extrusion, crooked results. Any suggestions?

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I got my nose done a year ago using I-silicone & ear cartilage. Kindly need your advice on my questions below: 1. The nose is crooked. The nostril is contorted. Is this normal/acceptable? Are there potential complications? 2. I … Continue reading →

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For Revision Asian Rhinoplasty, could my columella be carved/customized?

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: For my 4th Revision Asian Rhinoplasty, I want to add columellar strut to support the tip using irradiated rib cartilage. Could it be shaped as if there’s a ‘half bone cut’ look? Could columellar strut be added using ear … Continue reading →

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Can my nose be improved? Asian nose here.

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

Q: I am an Asian with a typical Asian nose. The bridge seems distinct but the tip is another story. It has fallen a bit short in terms of length and form, its looks is similar to when I look … Continue reading →

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What procedure do I need to get the desired result?

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I have been thinking about getting a Rhinoplasty for a bit now so I would just like to know what maybe the procedures needed for my desired nose? What I desire is to narrow/thin my wide Asian nose and … Continue reading →

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Would medial crura be an ideal implant/strut for projection and definition for the Asian nose?

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Would this be an ideal implant/strut for projection and definition for the Asian nose? There isn’t much literature on it. Also, could it be combined with a nasal spine implant, collumella strut? Or would it give the same results? … Continue reading →

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Will a lateral osteotomy narrow the nasal aperture? I have Asian nose.

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Do low bridged, wide Asian noses benefit from lateral osteotomy? Will it help with nasal base narrowing and overall making the nose less wide? A: For wide nasal bones that are obliquely oriented, lateral osteotomies will be successful in … Continue reading →

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