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What kind of nose surgery do I need to make my nostrils (or sides of my nose) much thinner?

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I don’t have a HUGE problem with my entire nose (such as the bridge etc.), but it really bothers me whenever I smile and my nose suddenly looks so much wider. I realize that it’s natural for that to … Continue reading →

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I want to remove my silicone implant in my nose that I have done in Thailand. Can I do it in the country I’m at?

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hello I am a 26 Asian male who had Rhinoplasty silicone implant done in Thailand in 2012, what is the name or term for removing it out as I now am planning to decide and remove it and be natural … Continue reading →

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My nose tip is too high after nose surgery. Will it drop down?

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I got a nose job done 1 week ago and my nose tip is too high and looks bad now, will it drop down soon? A: The tip will definitely lose some projection and some rotation (come down and come … Continue reading →

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Will alar wedge excision adversely lengthen my upper lip (area between nose and mouth)?

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

Q: I am contemplating minor revision rhinoplasty but want to avoid further lengthening of my long upper lip. Will alar wedge excisions affect this area? A: Alar base modification (alar wedge excisions) will have no effect on the length of … Continue reading →

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Should I get a nose filler?

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I have a hump on my nose and it is because the skin above it is very flat. When I make the skin above the bump bigger it camouflages it. Should I get a non- surgical nose job? And … 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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Why Are There So Many Revisions Needed After Rhinoplasties?

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

Q: It seems like many people are seeking revisions (sometimes more than one) after a Rhinoplasty? Is this based on the skill of the doctor. I had my nose done over 20 years and was never satisfied. I am planning … Continue reading →

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Fat nose tip. Is there anything I can do to narrow it?

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

Q: I’d like to know what methods are available to me that don’t require surgery; I’m open to lasers and fillers. I have a fat nose tip; I was wondering if there’s anything I can do to narrow it? I … Continue reading →

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Nonsurgical Nose Job/Liquid Rhinoplasty?

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

Q: My nose is crooked. I don’t have any breathing problems therefore I’d rather avoid surgery since it’s purely cosmetic. Could dermal fillers improve the appearance and make my nose look more symmetric and straight? I realize it this would … Continue reading →

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