Tag Archives: surgery

Asian ethnicity but given a Caucasian nose post op. Prosthetic looking nose, tip looks like a ball. What should I do?

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

Q: I’m 10 days post op. I am Asian but live in another country. I had rhino and fat transfer to chin. Yesterday, splint was removed. I was shocked to see a Caucasian nose on my face. Nose tip looks … Continue reading →

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Nose swelling more than 15 years after Asian rhinoplasty. What’s causing this?

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

Q: I had an Asian rhinoplasty (not sure Gore-tex or Silicone including nasal tip) more than 15 years ago. No complications until now. About a month ago, the nose swelled up gradually like avatar including eye and subsided after 3 … Continue reading →

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Am I a good candidate for Korean jawline surgery and rhinoplasty?

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

Q: I feel that my nose is too bulbous, large at the sides, not well defined. It makes me look masculine. I also want facial contouring for a more v-shaped face. A: Refining the tip of your nose and creating more … 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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My nose tip is too high after nose surgery. Will it drop down?

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I got a nose job done 1 week ago and my nose tip is too high and looks bad now, will it drop down soon? A: The tip will definitely lose some projection and some rotation (come down and come … Continue reading →

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How to get rid of fleshy nose?

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am having a fleshy broad nose, which is effecting my overall personality. I want to look good so I want to reduce it by a simple home remedy for the time being. A: The only safe and effective … Continue reading →

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I am getting an Asian rhinoplasty and I want it to look very extreme. Can this be done with ear cartilage?

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

Q: I am getting an Asian rhinoplasty and the Dr. wants to use my ear cartilage. I want it to look very different – very defined tall skinny bridge with a very turned up tip. Can I get this look … Continue reading →

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Nose fillers or Asian rhinoplasty?

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

Q: I have a very petite nose. Little to no bridge. This is something I desperately want fixed I was considering permanent nose fillers cause after I get it fixed I never want to look back. Plus I can’t afford … Continue reading →

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Will alar wedge excision adversely lengthen my upper lip (area between nose and mouth)?

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

Q: I am contemplating minor revision rhinoplasty but want to avoid further lengthening of my long upper lip. Will alar wedge excisions affect this area? A: Alar base modification (alar wedge excisions) will have no effect on the length of … Continue reading →

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Will a wider nose make my eyes look closer together?

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

Q: Hello. My nose is very very narrow and pinches a bit in the center of my bridge. I have had a consultation, and I have been told that my nose would be more compatible with the rest of my … Continue reading →

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