Tag Archives: cartilage

My nose tip is slanted and leaning towards the right, Is this abnormal?

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had a rhinoplasty 15 days ago. I know I should be patient when it comes to my results, but this has got me very worried. A few days ago I noticed that my nose tip is slightly slanted … Continue reading →

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Which is better: non-surgical or surgical?

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: My nose is wide and thick with big holes. It looks ugly. Please suggest which one to go with surgical or non-surgical nose reshape. I want permanent solution and that should add-on look and boost my lost confidence. A: … Continue reading →

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Is fascia needed for thick skin?

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: My nose skin is very thick (southeast asian), is fascia still needed? What about DCF? A: While surgeons will vary on technique, I personally prefer to use fascia in a diced cartilage fascia (DCF) technique whenever dorsal augmentation (building … Continue reading →

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Bulbous tip needing more definition. AA/Jamaican with nice dorsal curve but visible nostrils. What’s the best approach?

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am looking to reduce the skin in my tip, define the bridge and tip and then reduce the visibility of my nostrils. I do NOT want the circular, pinched tip that I’ve been seeing in ethnic rhinoplasty result … Continue reading →

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Can touching/pushing on the ball of your nose really make it droopy?

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

Q: I have a habit of pushing down on the ball of my nose. I’ve heard a couple people on here say that they have similar ones, and that their noses eventually become droopy. Is this true? If so, will … 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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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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Asian Rhinoplasty: Any suggestions for low bridge, bulbous tip?

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

Q: I don’t like the size of my nose and how low its bridge is. What possible procedures could I undergo to have a better-looking nose? My nose looks too big for my face and my skin is thick. A: If your nasal skin … Continue reading →

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