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Asian Rhinoplasty for asymmetrical nose with flat nostrils, round nose tip?

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I want to have a straight outline going down my nose. I feel that my nose has an uneven appearance, and is wide. I also would like the tip to be a bit sharper and be pushed forward a … Continue reading →

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How much does Asian rhinoplasty cost if ear or rib cartilage is being used for augmentation?

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: How much does Asian rhinoplasty cost if ear or rib cartilage is being used for augmentation? A: The cost of Asian rhinoplasty will vary based on factors such as geography and the experience and skill level of the surgeon. … Continue reading →

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How can I achieve slightly wider nostrils?

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hi I was just wondering if my nostrils can be stretched open ever so slightly…or would I need a whole nose reconstruction for this to be possible…also would there be scarring? A: There are a few ways your nostrils … Continue reading →

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Which has more swelling? Primary surgery or removal of implant and grafts?

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: 2.5 months post op after open rhino. Goretex on dorsum and nasal septum was harvested for tip height and added ear cartilage for projection. I am planning to have all these removed since I don’t want anymore unnatural implant … Continue reading →

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What can be done about a bulbous Asian nose?

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Quite tired with the way my bulbous nose looks. Probably a complaint so common it sounds cliché. I know that surgery can do little to actually shape the thickness of my fat alar, so what is possible? My nose … Continue reading →

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Is fascia needed for thick skin?

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: My nose skin is very thick (southeast asian), is fascia still needed? What about DCF? A: While surgeons will vary on technique, I personally prefer to use fascia in a diced cartilage fascia (DCF) technique whenever dorsal augmentation (building … Continue reading →

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Bulbous tip needing more definition. AA/Jamaican with nice dorsal curve but visible nostrils. What’s the best approach?

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am looking to reduce the skin in my tip, define the bridge and tip and then reduce the visibility of my nostrils. I do NOT want the circular, pinched tip that I’ve been seeing in ethnic rhinoplasty result … Continue reading →

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Rhinoplasty for bulbous nose?

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I have a bulbous nose and want to reduce the size of my nose tip and maybe change its shape. I don’t wanna change anything of the nose bridge or the height of my nose tip though. What kind … Continue reading →

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How Much Cartilage is Needed for a Taller Nose?

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

Q: I am of Asian and European descent, however I have a short Asian nose. I don’t want to use implants or my ribs, would my ear cartilage be enough to make difference? A: First of all, wise decision to say … Continue reading →

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What type of nose implant is best for Asian nose?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I would like to know what types of implant that can last a lifetime as I do not wish to go for a rhinoplasty revision later on. What type of implant would give me the best harmony on my … Continue reading →

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