Tag Archives: Asian plastic surgery

How to change my flat bulbous nose to a smaller feminine nose? (Procedures and type of implants)

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

Q: I do want it to look natural. The bridge needs a lot of work, but I’m not sure how high. I would like to narrow the tip and the width of the nose base. My nose wing and nostrils also … Continue reading →

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Asian female rhinoplasty. What do you think I should be aware of before removing my implant?

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

Q: Will 2 mm of silicone implant make a huge difference for Asian females (considering typical Asians have flat nose)? I am thinking to remove my nasal implant because the bridge looks “fake” and too high, and I am not … Continue reading →

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I’m Asian, 56 years old. My nostrils are uneven. Do you think there is any hope for me to correct them?

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

Q: I’m Asian, 56 years old. My nostrils are uneven. Do you think there is any hope for me to correct them? A: While nostril asymmetry is the most difficult area of asymmetry to correct, in most cases it can … Continue reading →

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Raising area between eyebrows in Asian rhinoplasty. What is this procedure called?

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

Q: I notice in a lot of Asian rhinoplasty photos that the nose appears to start between the eyes, giving a short appearance as if cut off at the top. The area between the eyebrows is raised to give a … Continue reading →

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How can a surgeon narrow a wide droopy nasal tip without adding projection that becomes bulky?

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

Q: I am an Asian patient that previously had a medpor graft removed because it was infected, but it was holding a very wide droopy tip closed while narrowing it. My surgeon replaced this with a shield graft & I … Continue reading →

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How safe is rhinoplasty with implants?

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

Q: I’m a 22 year old Asian planning to get rhinoplasty for a taller nose and bridge. However, I am still not convinced about the safety of implant whether it be silicone/goretex/etc. The nose has very thin skin and inserting … Continue reading →

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My nose is swollen so much 3.5 months after rhinoplasty. Will a steroid injection help with the swelling?

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

Q: I had primary rhinoplasty 3.5 months back and the 2/3 bottom of my nose looks so bulbous in front. I ‘m Asian with thick skin. I had my nostrils reduced and tip reduction with grafts. Will a steroid injection … Continue reading →

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I just want to ask if what is the good choice of enhancement to use, because I have bulbous tip of the nose?

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

Q: I’m Asian with bulbous tip of the nose. Just want to ask if what is the best enhancement if I make my nose done. Is it premade silicone or cartilage? I just don’t want it to be too obvious. … Continue reading →

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Can I have Asian Rhinoplasty using rib instead of ear cartilage? I’m concerned I don’t have enough ear cartilage.

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

Q: I’m planning to have rhinoplasty using rib cartilage to augment my nasal bridge. I don’t want implants. I have bulbous tip and I don’t like the appearance of my nose when I smile it widens. Is it true that … 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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