Tag Archives: before and after

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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Suggestion for nose and chin and eyes stretching

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

Q: My nose is wide and small I have been suggested by the Dr to do septal rhinoplasty for the bridge and tip will automatically be sharp after the bridge and he also says that rhinoplasty will stretch my eyes … Continue reading →

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Which Rhinoplasty procedures will give me what I’m looking for? I am Asian

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I love Rhianna nose job. It’s is very natural and fitting. My nose is “slight and bulbous” when I smile, the whole nose is flat. I love my delicate bridge because my mother has one but I want a … Continue reading →

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Is tip-plasty possible for a bulbous Asian tip?

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had a septo-rhinoplasty operation. 18 months post-operation the nose is still crooked and the tip still looks very bulbous. I was wondering if it is possible to get more definition in the tip? After my one year post-op … Continue reading →

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Would I be too young for a rhinoplasty?

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am a 14-year-old girl who’s had this idea of rhinoplasty since around age 11. I have a very typical Asian nose. Is 14 too young for a rhinoplasty? It has been around 3 years since my first menstrual period … Continue reading →

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