Tag Archives: rib cartilage

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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Possible Nose Job for an Asian with a flat nose?

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

Q: I have a flat nose and it’s pretty hard for me to find glasses that fit my face and nose bridge. Not only that, but once allergy season comes around, it gets really hard for me to breathe through … Continue reading →

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What type of nose is this and what operation would I need?

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

Q: Hi, I’m a 19-year-old Asian male and I’ve been thinking about getting rhinoplasty so it looks more “normal”. When I mean normal I mean more upright and with a more defined nose bridge and the bottom to be more … 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’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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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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Will my rib cartilage become weaker after rib-harvesting rhinoplasty?

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

Q: Hi, I am a 19-year-old Asian with very thick skin. I have had multiple consultations, and almost all the doctors said that rib cartilage is the only option to augment my nose bridge. But I am really concerned with … Continue reading →

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If my nose is lifted up – will the nostrils get smaller or it is separate procedures. My priority is fixing the nostrils.

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: My nostrils are big and the annoying thing is they get bigger when I talk or laugh. If this is my biggest issue – can I fix it without putting a filler to my nose – It is great … Continue reading →

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What type of surgery will make my nose taller and less squashed? I’m Asian.

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: What type of surgery will make my nose taller and less squashed? I’m Asian A: The safest and most permanent way to build up and refine your nose is with Asian rhinoplasty using tissue from your own body.  Using … Continue reading →

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