Tag Archives: nose job

Who are the best candidates for Asian rhinoplasty surgery?

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Counter to what you may have thought, the best candidates for Asian rhinoplasty are not always Asian. Asian rhinoplasty refers to a subset of nose job surgery that addresses a common array of anatomic characteristics that are common, but not … Continue reading →

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What are the limitations of a nonsurgical nose job?

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Nonsurgical rhinoplasty, or liquid nose job, refers to the use of dermal fillers to change the shape of the nose. The past few decades have seen a rapid evolution in the development and application of facial fillers that offer safe, … Continue reading →

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Are there specific rhinoplasty techniques that predispose a patient to needing a revision rhinoplasty in the future?

Posted on June 4, 2024 by admin

Surgeons have attempted to rebuild and reshape the nose in myriad ways throughout the ages. The earliest forms of rhinoplasty trace back to the rudimentary Indian forehead flaps, followed by French lateral cheek flaps. Attempts at augmenting the nose using … Continue reading →

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How long has rib cartilage been used from rhinoplasty?

Posted on May 23, 2024 by admin

Somewhat surprisingly, the use of costal cartilage and rib cartilage in rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty has existed for more than a century. In an article published in Paris in 1904, French rhinoplasty surgeons describe harvesting rib cartilage and using it … Continue reading →

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What’s the best technique to augment the dorsum in Asian rhinoplasty or Asian nose job surgery?

Posted on May 18, 2024 by admin

The bridge of the nose, or the nasal dorsum, represents a subtle yet visually impactful component of the nose and of the face as a whole. The width, height and shape of the dorsum has an effect on the appearance … Continue reading →

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What is the hardest plastic surgery?

Posted on May 17, 2024 by admin

Plastic surgery encompasses a wide gamut of surgical procedures from complex microvascular reconstructions to delicate cosmetic eyelid surgeries. As with all surgeries, plastic surgery requires a mastery of the anatomy and a profound understanding of the form and function of … Continue reading →

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What is nose job without surgery? Is Rhinoplasty without surgery performed?

Posted on April 12, 2024 by admin

Rhinoplasty without surgery, or non-surgical nose job, is a commonly performed procedure to reshape the nose in a temporary fashion. Using hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Restylane or Juvederm Voluma, the nose can be augmented and refined by adding volume … Continue reading →

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Can I pierce my septum after rhinoplasty?

Posted on December 15, 2021 by admin

The nasal septum is located roughly at the midline of the nose. It is composed of five structures such as the perpendicular plate of ethmoid bone, vomer bone, cartilage of the septum, crest of the maxillary bone, crest of the … Continue reading →

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Increased Swelling 4 Months After Rhinoplasty – Just Swelling or Excess Cartilage? 

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

For an entire year after your surgery, your nose is continuing to heal and take on its final appearance.  During that period of healing, it’s not unusual to see your nose fluctuate in size and the amount of swelling.  You … Continue reading →

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Revision Rhinoplasty on Rib-cartilage-instilled Nose?

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

Q: Hi I had a rhinoplasty done with rib cartilage to lengthen my nose as well as to sharpen the nose tip. I feel my nose tip can be slightly sharper. Is it possible to use more rib cartilage to … Continue reading →

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