Tag Archives: tip refinement

Asian with Western Nose

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am an Asian female with a low radix, high dorsum with a bump, and somewhat droopy tip when I smile. I would like to get rid of the bump and improve tip projection to reduce the droopiness. The … Continue reading →

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I have a typical Asian big nose as well as a pretty flat bridge. What can be done to enhance my nose?

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I think I might need a silicon implant for a slightly higher ( just a tat higher) bridge as well as a tipplastry? I hope for a slightly sharper tip n narrower nose. Would a nasal bone shaving be … Continue reading →

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L-Shaped implant causing too much pressure on nose tip. Should I wait or try to do revision ASAP?

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

Q: Almost 5 months ago I had Asian rhinoplasty done with L silicon implant and ear cartilage at the tip. There has been lots of pressure at the tip ever since the operation. Aside from the pressure, the nose tip … Continue reading →

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Thick Asian Nose. Is surgery a good option? Should I exclusively look at doctors who have worked on Asian clients?

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am half Filipino and half Hispanic. My nose is from my Filipino side. And I’ve been reading online how Asian noses compared to Caucasian noses are fundamentally different, and how some doctors specialize in just the Asian rhinoplasty. … Continue reading →

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How soon can I get an Asian Revision Rhinoplasty?

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: 1 month ago I got a rhinoplasty and I am unhappy about the size of my bulbous / tip area. It is really big (I wanted definition, narrower elongated tip. I believe that my nose is attainable for this … Continue reading →

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1 year post op Asian revision rhinoplasty, I have an extrusion, crooked results. Any suggestions?

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I got my nose done a year ago using I-silicone & ear cartilage. Kindly need your advice on my questions below: 1. The nose is crooked. The nostril is contorted. Is this normal/acceptable? Are there potential complications? 2. I … Continue reading →

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Can my nose be improved? Asian nose here.

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

Q: I am an Asian with a typical Asian nose. The bridge seems distinct but the tip is another story. It has fallen a bit short in terms of length and form, its looks is similar to when I look … Continue reading →

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What procedure do I need to get the desired result?

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

Q: I have been thinking about getting a Rhinoplasty for a bit now so I would just like to know what maybe the procedures needed for my desired nose? What I desire is to narrow/thin my wide Asian nose and … Continue reading →

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Will a lateral osteotomy narrow the nasal aperture? I have Asian nose.

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

Q: Do low bridged, wide Asian noses benefit from lateral osteotomy? Will it help with nasal base narrowing and overall making the nose less wide? A: For wide nasal bones that are obliquely oriented, lateral osteotomies will be successful in … Continue reading →

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I have wide tip, bulbous nose. I feel my nose is too wide for my face. Should I have an alar base reduction?

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

Q: I feel my nose is shapeless but want a natural result and not a harsh “pinched” look. Should I have an alar base reduction, or will cartilage trimming be enough? Also, would a lateral cartilage reduction be a good … Continue reading →

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