Tag Archives: silicone implant

1 year post op Rhinoplasty, is this a Zit or Silicone implant infection?

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had a nose job using a I-shaped silicone implant a year ago. Keep in mind, I am very acne-prone and have similar bumps all over the rest of my face. About 1-2 months ago, this bump started forming … Continue reading →

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Can Costal Rib cartilage/Silicone/Goretex be carved so it creates little hump in Nose Bridge? Revision Rhinoplasty case.

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Look forward to 4th Revision Asian rhinoplasty. Long story short, my nose’s bridge now looks too tall with Silicone inside and too straight.  I want to have nose with a little hump that makes my nose look natural & unique … Continue reading →

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Asian rhinoplasty: post-implant removal?

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hello~ About 1 1/2 years ago in Seoul, I had a silicone implant and cartilage graft put in my nose, and I had the base pulled down for more nostril show. I’ve had no problems with the implant, and … Continue reading →

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Will an Autologous Rib Cartilage Graft Help Achieve Desired Results?

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m in the last few months of researching before I schedule a date for my rhinoplasty. I am most interested in the autologous rib cartilage graft instead of using synthetic materials for height. I was wondering, for the rhinoplasty … Continue reading →

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Asian rhinoplasty removal. Will people notice the difference?

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I want to remove my silicone implant badly because it looks fake and not considering any replacement. Will people notice the difference of 2-3mm silicone removal in Asian nose? A: When it comes to the nose, most people will … Continue reading →

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Dorsal silicone implant with/without tip work or dice cartilage wrap fascia? How much/which procedure will get me these result?

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Overall I like my nose but I want it to look more narrow, higher bridge & less bulbous tip. I want it to look natural and like myself still. Which procedure should I do? How much will it cost? … Continue reading →

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How do Gore-Tex, Medpor and Silastic compare when properly used in Indian/Asian short nosed patients?

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: It’s my understanding that placement of the implant in natural cartilage is the real onus of any implant to help a patient augment a low bridge/support a tip through the dorsum. Which is better? Which can best refine a nose … Continue reading →

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Is it a safe method to use goretex placed in to the bridge of your nose, and ear cartilage on the tip?

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hi I had my rhinoplasty done for 15 days now. My surgeon used goretex at my bridge and ear cartilage with my tip. I was not aware that the first option and much safer if full cartilage graft. I … Continue reading →

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I’m having an asian rhinoplasty with small/medium implant only. Can I achieve this result?

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I like my nose only when I do makeup contouring. I didn’t want to do anything permanent so I had a nonsurgical rhinoplasty and I like the result. Now I’m ready for permanent rhinoplasty. I want the surgery to … Continue reading →

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Asian female rhinoplasty. What do you think I should be aware of before removing my implant?

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Will 2 mm of silicone implant make a huge difference for Asian females (considering typical Asians have flat nose)? I am thinking to remove my nasal implant because the bridge looks “fake” and too high, and I am not … Continue reading →

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