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My nose is swollen so much 3.5 months after rhinoplasty. Will a steroid injection help with the swelling?

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

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?

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

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.

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

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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Kenalog injections to refine nose tip in thick skinned patient? (rhinoplasty 3 years ago)

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I went to a diff plastic surgeon looking to refine my nose tip. He said most of the cartilage from my tip was taken out already; it is mostly thick skin left b/c I’m thick skinned (Asian w/ oily … Continue reading →

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Would I be too young for a rhinoplasty?

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

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?

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

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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Asian Non Surgical Nose Job?

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

Q: Hi, my nose too “flat” for an injection filler to work. I am afraid to have an actual surgery but want to try something like Perlane to build a bridge of my nose… Please advise, Thank you. A: Nonsurgical … Continue reading →

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

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

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?

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

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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I’ve had frequent radiesse injections for about 4 years. Am I still a candidate for rhinoplasty?

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

Q: I am a 22 years old Asian. With the typical flat nose bridge and wide alar base. Have been doing radiesse injections frequently for the last 4 years. However I have been considering doing a rhinoplasty in the near … Continue reading →

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