Tag Archives: rhinoplasty recovery

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

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

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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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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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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What is the Asian Rhinoplasty recovery time?

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: How long does the bruising last? I will be travelling from Canada to Beverly Hills to get my Asian rhinoplasty done. I will be staying there for 10 days, and will fly home 7 days post op. Will the … Continue reading →

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What’s an estimate for Asian rhinoplasty using diced cartilage wrap in fascia? How long is the procedure, recovery etc?

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’ve always hated my nose growing up. Families would point out how flat/big my nose is compared to my sisters. These hurtful comments isn’t the reason why I want the surgery. I’m doing it for me. My nose doesn’t … Continue reading →

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I’m considering Asian rhinoplasty. Are my thoughts realistic?

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I would like to have a nose job as I feel like it is obscuring my features. Right now, I feel that my nose is perfect in width. I would like nose holes (not triangles), a less fatty piggy … Continue reading →

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Asian Revision rhinoplasty. When is the soonest I can get this redone and what would you recommend be done?

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had a revision rhinoplasty done 4/2015 and I feel that it is too long and pointy. It totally changed the way I look. It was done with diced cartilage and fascia. I now have a humped nose. When … Continue reading →

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