Tag Archives: ear cartilage

1 year post op Asian revision rhinoplasty, I have an extrusion, crooked results. Any suggestions?

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I got my nose done a year ago using I-silicone & ear cartilage. Kindly need your advice on my questions below: 1. The nose is crooked. The nostril is contorted. Is this normal/acceptable? Are there potential complications? 2. I … Continue reading →

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For Revision Asian Rhinoplasty, could my columella be carved/customized?

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: For my 4th Revision Asian Rhinoplasty, I want to add columellar strut to support the tip using irradiated rib cartilage. Could it be shaped as if there’s a ‘half bone cut’ look? Could columellar strut be added using ear … Continue reading →

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Can my nose be improved? Asian nose here.

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am an Asian with a typical Asian nose. The bridge seems distinct but the tip is another story. It has fallen a bit short in terms of length and form, its looks is similar to when I look … Continue reading →

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How long does an Asian rhinoplasty last that requires autologous cartilage graft?

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

Q: Hi I am thinking about getting a higher nose bridge and improved nose tip. From my research I prefer getting an autologous cartilage graft because gortex would normally slide down my nose due to gravity over time which means … Continue reading →

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Can Costal Rib cartilage/Silicone/Goretex be carved so it creates little hump in Nose Bridge? Revision Rhinoplasty case.

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Look forward to 4th Revision Asian rhinoplasty. Long story short, my nose’s bridge now looks too tall with Silicone inside and too straight.  I want to have nose with a little hump that makes my nose look natural & unique … Continue reading →

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Will an Autologous Rib Cartilage Graft Help Achieve Desired Results?

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m in the last few months of researching before I schedule a date for my rhinoplasty. I am most interested in the autologous rib cartilage graft instead of using synthetic materials for height. I was wondering, for the rhinoplasty … Continue reading →

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Would medial crura be an ideal implant/strut for projection and definition for the Asian nose?

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Would this be an ideal implant/strut for projection and definition for the Asian nose? There isn’t much literature on it. Also, could it be combined with a nasal spine implant, collumella strut? Or would it give the same results? … Continue reading →

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I have wide tip, bulbous nose. I feel my nose is too wide for my face. Should I have an alar base reduction?

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I feel my nose is shapeless but want a natural result and not a harsh “pinched” look. Should I have an alar base reduction, or will cartilage trimming be enough? Also, would a lateral cartilage reduction be a good … Continue reading →

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What are the operations I have to go through for this kind of nose?

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hi I am ASIAN. I want to get my nose done, but I don’t know that should I go through, like alarplasty, rhinoplasty, etc. I am okay with my bridge, but adding little height will be excellent. It is … Continue reading →

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What are the best methods to stabilize a shield graft in an Asian patient?

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had a rhinoplasty with a septal shield graft and notice the tip is dropping. I need a revision for additional scar tissue removal, but I was wondering if a graft could be reused and altered so it is … Continue reading →

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