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Crooked nasal implant, 3 weeks following Asian rhinoplasty.

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

Q: I underwent Asian rhinoplasty a few weeks ago, which involved tip sculpting and a custom-sculpted medpor implant (just for the bridge, not the tip). Since cast removal, I noticed the implant seemed very slanted more to one side where … Continue reading →

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How to change my flat bulbous nose to a smaller feminine nose? (Procedures and type of implants)

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

Q: I do want it to look natural. The bridge needs a lot of work, but I’m not sure how high. I would like to narrow the tip and the width of the nose base. My nose wing and nostrils also … Continue reading →

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When is the best time to consult and advice on finding a doctor?

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

Q: When should I consult? Is 6 months too far ahead? Will the doctor go over details again before surgery? Is peak season December because of holidays? This is a question for the states, specifically Houston. I live 10hrs away … Continue reading →

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How can a surgeon narrow a wide droopy nasal tip without adding projection that becomes bulky?

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

Q: I am an Asian patient that previously had a medpor graft removed because it was infected, but it was holding a very wide droopy tip closed while narrowing it. My surgeon replaced this with a shield graft & I … 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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Suggestion for nose and chin and eyes stretching

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

Q: My nose is wide and small I have been suggested by the Dr to do septal rhinoplasty for the bridge and tip will automatically be sharp after the bridge and he also says that rhinoplasty will stretch my eyes … 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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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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Why some doctors don’t recommend Irradiated Rib Cartilage in Rhinoplasty and Asian Rhinoplasty?

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

Q: There are many pros with irradiated rib cartilage such as: no donor site morbidity, ease of use, shorter operation time & healing time. Why most of the doctors I consulted with don’t recommend using it for Asian Rhinoplasty? Since … Continue reading →

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