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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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Asian rhinoplasty: post-implant removal?

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

Q: Hello~ About 1 1/2 years ago in Seoul, I had a silicone implant and cartilage graft put in my nose, and I had the base pulled down for more nostril show. I’ve had no problems with the implant, and … 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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How long will the swelling occur for Asian Rhinoplasty removal?

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

Q: How long will the swelling occur for Asian rhinoplasty removal (without any replacement) and what if I also want to inject a small amount of filler for subtle changes (how long will the swelling occur)? A: A number of … Continue reading →

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How do Gore-Tex, Medpor and Silastic compare when properly used in Indian/Asian short nosed patients?

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

Q: It’s my understanding that placement of the implant in natural cartilage is the real onus of any implant to help a patient augment a low bridge/support a tip through the dorsum. Which is better? Which can best refine a nose … Continue reading →

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How to make nose bridge wider and nose look fuller?

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

Q: I’m an Asian male and I kind of already know how to make my nose bridge wider based on my research, which is the spreader graft. My nose is similar to the African American woman’s whereby bridge is thin … Continue reading →

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Crooked nasal implant, 3 weeks following Asian rhinoplasty.

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

Q: I underwent Asian rhinoplasty a few weeks ago, which involved tip sculpting and a custom-sculpted medpor implant (just for the bridge, not the tip). Since cast removal, I noticed the implant seemed very slanted more to one side where … Continue reading →

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How to change my flat bulbous nose to a smaller feminine nose? (Procedures and type of implants)

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

Q: I do want it to look natural. The bridge needs a lot of work, but I’m not sure how high. I would like to narrow the tip and the width of the nose base. My nose wing and nostrils also … Continue reading →

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Asian female rhinoplasty. What do you think I should be aware of before removing my implant?

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

Q: Will 2 mm of silicone implant make a huge difference for Asian females (considering typical Asians have flat nose)? I am thinking to remove my nasal implant because the bridge looks “fake” and too high, and I am not … Continue reading →

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After removal of the implant and graft, will I be able to push my nose up and side-to-side? Will my nose collapse?

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hello. I had a silicon implant and cartilage graft rhinoplasty about 1.5 years ago. I am unable to touch my nose as carelessly as I could before b/c the tip is hard and won’t move in certain ways. After … Continue reading →

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