Tag Archives: Asian rhinoplasty specialist

What Would Be the Best Rhinoplasty Procedure for Me?

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m in my 20s, and I’ve always disliked my nose for being too wide. I’m considering an alar base reduction, but what else? I’m not sure if I want to change anything about the bridge… the change might be … Continue reading →

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Columella Too Low Upper Lips Too High Teeth Showing?

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: My philtrum and upper lip looks too short for my face. My septum might be too short too that my columella is hanging too high. To achieve my desired shape of my upper lip, I would have to pull my … Continue reading →

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Asian Rhinoplasty & Chin Augmentation for Facial Harmony?

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: My ‘strong’ nose bothers me. When I smile, it overpowers my other features. Work on my chin can improve my profile. I don’t know if my jaw has to do with anything. My nose has a tall bridge. Would … Continue reading →

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I think my silicone implant is displaced?

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am a Korean woman who got a nose job 3 years ago to make my bridge higher. My surgeon used a silicone implant. Not sure what “displacement” means, but my implant has shifted upwards. 1) Do I need reconstructive … Continue reading →

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Should Asian Nose-concerns (Ie:fractures, Broken Nose, Sinusitis) Be Approached & Diagnosed Like Other Ethnicities?

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am an Asian female, and I was recently head-butted directly onto the bridge of my nose. My nose physically feels different (indented) and my breathing feels different ever since the injury. It has been 2 weeks now. Bruising and … Continue reading →

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Can Ear Cartilage Grow Back After Being Harvested?

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Would it be possible for cartilage to grow back? How does an ear look after the harvest? A: When properly performed, ear cartilage harvest results in little to no change in appearance to the ear.  The incision can be hidden … Continue reading →

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I Would Like to Have my Septal Extension Grafts Removed. What Are the Risks?

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am an Asian who had a tip rhinoplasty 3 months ago and strongly dislike the stiffness brought by the caudal septal extension grafts. However, the changes are not noticeable. I have discussed with my surgeon about a revision rhinoplasty … Continue reading →

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How much swelling with minor closed rhinoplasty, only 1 piece of cartilage removed?

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m a 25-year-old Asian female. I had rhinoplasty 5 years ago; unfortunately a piece of cartilage seems to have shifted down to the tip of my nose. It feels so strange and sharp that it’s very distressing. I’m considering … Continue reading →

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What type of nose implant is best for Asian nose?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I would like to know what types of implant that can last a lifetime as I do not wish to go for a rhinoplasty revision later on. What type of implant would give me the best harmony on my … Continue reading →

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Would septal cartilage be enough for bridge augmentation and tip projection?

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Would septal cartilage be enough for bridge augmentation and tip projection? A: Septal cartilage alone is not enough to create dorsal augmentation and tip projection.  Tip projection in Asian rhinoplasty often requires several grafts:  extended columellar strut, lateral crural … Continue reading →

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