Tag Archives: swelling

My nose tip is slanted and leaning towards the right, Is this abnormal?

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

Q: I had a rhinoplasty 15 days ago. I know I should be patient when it comes to my results, but this has got me very worried. A few days ago I noticed that my nose tip is slightly slanted … Continue reading →

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My nose looks like a boot after rhinoplasty. Do you think it’s swelling or a deficiency of the surgery?

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

Q: I had a rhinoplasty refining the tip and using ear cartilage to add to the bridge. My nose looks like it comes from forehead directly. My bulbous tip is higher than the rest of the nose – my profile … Continue reading →

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I have a small ball on the top of my nose bridge after rhinoplasty. Should I be worried?

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

Q: In September of this year I underwent rhinoplasty to remove a hump on my nose bridge. Aesthetically I’m very pleased with the way my nose looks but I’ve noticed that there’s a small ball-like thing in the top of … Continue reading →

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How much will my nose change from 3 months post op Rhinoplasty to final result?

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m 3 months post op rhinoplasty. My nose looks different from the day if cast removal. My nose tip was shorter. My nose tip now seems longer at 3/4 view and smiling. Could this be swelling? How much will … Continue reading →

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6 Days Post-op and All Bruising is Faded to Yellow. However I Notice a Purple Bruise Under my Cast?

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had primary rhinoseptoplasty with turbinate reduction and tip definition/bridge straightening 6 days ago. Went well and healing well. Cast comes off tomorrow. All bruising is yellow now–worse on right side near the worst of the c-curve. From under … Continue reading →

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Question About Splints and Packing After Rhinoplasty?

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Do all surgeons put splints into a nose after rhinoplasty that consisted of breaking bones, removing a bump from the top of the nose, making the nose narrower, and straighten the nose? Why would you and why would you … Continue reading →

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What if my doctor shaved my hump down too much?

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m 2 weeks post op. I honestly hate my new nose! Everyone keeps telling me it’s the swelling and I’m so tired of hearing that. Swelling has nothing to do with the hump I had. I feel my doctor … Continue reading →

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Upturned nose Asian Rhinoplasty. Do I need revision?

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

Q: It’s one month since I got open rhinoplasty in Jakarta, but I am living in Europe. My surgeon put I-shaped implant with ear cartilage for the tip. He also changed the shape of my nostrils. He works gentle and … Continue reading →

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How long should an out of town patient stay in the area after rhinoplasty with rib grafting?

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

Q: I am a 19-year-old Asian female from Singapore. I want to fly to CA to have rhinoplasty with rib grafting since I have thick skin and a flat nose. How long should I stay in the area after the … Continue reading →

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Can I add more filler to my nose?

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hi! 3 days ago I had filler injected to my nose to make my nose straight and hide the bump. He injected filler into two areas (top and bottom of my nose) and I loved the result but now … Continue reading →

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