Tag Archives: Asian plastic surgery

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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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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I have wide tip, bulbous nose. I feel my nose is too wide for my face. Should I have an alar base reduction?

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

Q: I feel my nose is shapeless but want a natural result and not a harsh “pinched” look. Should I have an alar base reduction, or will cartilage trimming be enough? Also, would a lateral cartilage reduction be a good … 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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Dorsal silicone implant with/without tip work or dice cartilage wrap fascia? How much/which procedure will get me these result?

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Overall I like my nose but I want it to look more narrow, higher bridge & less bulbous tip. I want it to look natural and like myself still. Which procedure should I do? How much will it cost? … Continue reading →

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What are the operations I have to go through for this kind of nose?

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hi I am ASIAN. I want to get my nose done, but I don’t know that should I go through, like alarplasty, rhinoplasty, etc. I am okay with my bridge, but adding little height will be excellent. It is … Continue reading →

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Can I still have a pointy nose?

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hi. I’m 17 years old, turning 18 in 3 months. I’m an Asian female. I’m wondering how to have a pointy nose because I have a small nose and my nose bridge is not high. Can I do something … 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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How do Gore-Tex, Medpor and Silastic compare when properly used in Indian/Asian short nosed patients?

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: It’s my understanding that placement of the implant in natural cartilage is the real onus of any implant to help a patient augment a low bridge/support a tip through the dorsum. Which is better? Which can best refine a nose … Continue reading →

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What are the best methods to stabilize a shield graft in an Asian patient?

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

Q: I had a rhinoplasty with a septal shield graft and notice the tip is dropping. I need a revision for additional scar tissue removal, but I was wondering if a graft could be reused and altered so it is … Continue reading →

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