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Will a Nonsurgical Nose Job Work with my Nose?

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

Q: Hello, I am a 29 year old male and would like to know if a nonsurgical nose job using fillers would help straighten my nose and reduce the look of the nasal hump. Thank you! A: Your profile can … 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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Root of nose too high (looks like it starts from forehead)?

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

Q: I had a rhinoplasty 15 days ago. When the gyps was removed the root of nose was too high like it started from my forehead and looks horrible. Doctor had stitches there also that he removed (I don’t know why … 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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Rhinoplasty to rotate tip of nose downwards?

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I have an upturned pig like nose. Can Asian rhinoplasty surgery help rotate my nose downwards and make it more pointy? I hate how my nostrils easily show when I take pcitures. I also like the look of the … Continue reading →

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I’m Asian and I have a dorsal hump on my nose. Should I choose a doctor that specializes in Asian rhinoplasty?

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

A: I’m not sure if I should go to a surgeon who specializes in Asian rhinoplasty since most Asians have flatter noses and want a bridge. I on the other hand just want to shave down my dorsal bump. Should … Continue reading →

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Korean rhinoplasty! Will the tip drop down and grow longer?

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

Q: It has been almost 2 weeks since I took off my nose splint (3 weeks since the day I got a surgery). The tip of my nose is kind of round, big, short, and upturned. Will the tip drop … Continue reading →

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Primary Rhinoplasty|Before and After

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

This beautiful African American female patient underwent primary rhinoplasty with Dr. Yoo. The after pictures were taken at 6 months. Her new nose has greater tip projection and refinements. The swelling is 70% resolved after the first three months, and the … Continue reading →

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Can the nose bridge be enhanced through closed Asian rhinoplasty?

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

Q: Can the nose bridge be enhanced through closed Asian rhinoplasty? I would like to know if I can make my nose bridge higher through closed rhinoplasty and if ear cartilage is a good choice for this procedure as I am … Continue reading →

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