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How safe is rhinoplasty with implants?

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?

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?

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.

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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Would I be too young for a rhinoplasty?

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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I would like an ethnic rhinoplasty for a more defined nose. What would you recommend?

Q: Hello, my name is Don, I am 23 years old and I live in Holland. For my nose I’d really like to have a more narrow and defined nose. One doctor in Manila, Philippines, advised me this: “to augment … Continue reading

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Why some doctors don’t recommend Irradiated Rib Cartilage in Rhinoplasty and Asian Rhinoplasty?

Q: There are many pros with irradiated rib cartilage such as: no donor site morbidity, ease of use, shorter operation time & healing time. Why most of the doctors I consulted with don’t recommend using it for Asian Rhinoplasty? Since … Continue reading

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As an Asian, I was wondering how I could go about making it taller/lengthen?

Q: As an Asian, I was wondering how I could go about making it taller/lengthen? A: Whether or not to change the appearance of your nose is a very personal decision.  If you do decide to augment or refine your … Continue reading

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One doctor wants to use Gore Tex for my nose, but I need a second opinion about it. How risky is it to use Gore Tex?

Q: He wants to use my own cartilage (taken from my ear) to refine the tip of the nose, but to enhance and augment my bridge, he wants to use Gore Tex. When asked if he could use my own … Continue reading

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Is revision Asian rhinoplasty safe, and how long will the swelling last?

Q: Hi, I had my first rhinoplasty 5 years ago, but the silicon moves and it’s crooked. Also the cartilage they took from my ear and put on the tip of my nose shifted to the side of my nose. … Continue reading

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