Plastic surgeons who are experts in doing Asian Rhinoplasty, Cheek Augmentation, Chin Implants & Eyelifts!

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I want to get Asian Rhinoplasty, Cheek & Chin Implants, Eyelid surgery that would help correct downturned droopy eyes. To save money I’d like to do all this in just one procedure. I found this plastic surgeon who is an Asian rhinoplasty specialist but he doesn’t do cheek implants. I found another surgeon who does cheek implants but is not an expert in Asian rhinoplasty. How do I find a plastic surgeon that is an expert in all these fields? I don’t want to get out of surgery looking like a monster.

A: Personally, I feel the goal of cosmetic plastic surgery should be to enhance and highlight your natural beauty.  That being said, as others have mentioned you already have an attractive face, and you don’t need dramatic changes to enhance this.  A rhinoplasty would help to improve the balance and harmony of your face, but cheek implants and drastic eyelid surgery may make you less attractive instead of more.

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I’m Filipino – Can I achieve a nose with Asian Rhinoplasty?

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m Filipino. My nose is flat and wide, and is bulbous. Can I do Asian rhinoplasty using only ear cartilage and septal cartilage? I want the bridge taller and a bit thinner, and I want the tip more refined. Are my expectations realistic enough?

A: Using grafts fashioned from cartilage from both your ears and septum, and fascia harvested from your scalp, it is possible to achieve a result similar to the photos you have provided.  The diced cartilage wrapped in fascia (DCF) can be used to augment the bridge of your nose to make it taller and thinner, while a combination of grafts can be used to project and refine the tip of your nose.

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Is it a good idea to get an Asian Osteotomy?

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Is it even a good idea for one? What exactly does it do and what look will it give? I feel that my nose root in very deep/sunken into my face and want to push this area out. Will a osteotomy help with projecting my whole nose outwards?

A: The majority of patients undergoing augmentation Asian rhinoplasty will not benefit from osteotomies.  Especially patients with a deep radix (root of the nose), building this area and making it taller will improve the appearance of the bridge and correct the dorsal aesthetic lines without the need for osteotomies.  Autologous grafts (such as diced cartilage fascia – DCF) fashioned from ear or rib cartilage, will project and refine the nose.

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Asian Rhinoplasty after Breast Augmentation?

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

Q: Hi, I’m planning on getting an Asian rhinoplasty in November. I just got my breast augmentation done last week. I’m aware that my PS will probably be harvesting my rib cartilage to create a taller bridge for my nose. But how will he get it without poking my implant? Can he use any other cartilage aside from the rib? I want a taller nose, but I don’t want him puncturing my implant while he harvests my rib cartilage. Also, I don’t want any silicone implant up my nose. Thank you.

A: For a rhinoplasty specialist experienced in rib cartilage harvest, this is a very common scenario.  Approximately a third of my female patients have had breast augmentation.  Rib cartilage harvest leaves a thin ~2 cm scar hidden in the right breast, but does not alter the breast or breast implant in any way.

Rib cartilage harvest does have risks, and that is why it is so important to seek out a surgeon proficient in this procedure to ensure the safest results.

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Nose is crooked 6months post revision rhinoplasty. How soon can I have a revision?

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

Q: 6 months is nearing the final outcome, I hated my nose everyday more and more because it is getting more crooked. My nose is crooked leaning to the left side. How soon can I redo my nose? The implant is bulky, my whole nose is big, no shape how can I achieve a natural bridge? Who does the most natural looking Asian rhinoplasty in nyc?

A: The safest time frame to consider a revision procedure is ~1 year after your primary procedure.  Achieving refinement and definition during Asian rhinoplasty is challenging, and it’s important to do your due diligence in researching and finding an experienced Asian rhinoplasty specialist.

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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 surgeons that I’ve met with all agree that I have a more western nose. While that is true, my genetic makeup is still Asian placing me at a higher risk for complications most associated with Asian rhinoplasty. Is this a valid concern? Should I be looking for a surgeon that specializes in Asian rhinoplasty? My biggest fear is a botched nose job. I would just die. Any insight, opinions, suggestions would be most appreciated! Thanks!

A: One of the things that I find so exciting about plastic surgery is that to achieve a successful outcome, technical expertise has to be coupled with artistry.  The same holds true for Asian rhinoplasty.  While many surgeons may be proficient in rhinoplasty, it is important to find a rhinoplasty specialist experienced with Asian noses and enhancing Asian beauty to achieve the best result possible for you.

Personally I think a combination of raising the height of your bridge between your eyes (radix augmentation) and slightly lowering your dorsal convexity, while projecting and refining the tip of your nose, will create the best balance for you.

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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 necessary? Pls advise.


A: I do agree that your nose will have a more attractive profile and greater refinement from frontal view with some bridge augmentation.  I would strongly recommend using tissue from your own body as this will create the safest, permanent and I feel, the most attractive result.  Silicone is less than ideal for its temporary nature, high risk of complications, and un-natural contours it can create over time.  

By building up and projecting and refining the tip and bridge of your nose, you will be able to achieve the look you seek without shaving the nasal bones.  

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Diced cartilage life term – is there a significant difference if fascia is used or not? Is the fascia important?

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

Q: Is there a significant difference of the cartilage Life Term (resorption) between using diced cartilage wrapped in fascia and diced cartilage combined with Fibringlue without fascia? Is the fascia Important?


A: Fascia is more important to maintain the height, width and shape of the graft more than it is the viability.  The potential issue with free fine-diced cartilage (FDC) versus diced cartilage fascia (DCF) is mobility and visibility.  It is just as likely to remain viable, but it can shift or it can begin to show through the skin.

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Is it possible to have surgery to get a more “Asian looking” nose?

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

Q: I am looking to make my nose wider and flatter. I am Eurasian but I have completely Caucasian nose – very high nose bridge and I hate it. I am looking to widen the lower part of my nose and have flat nose bridge like stereotypical Asian nose… Would this be possible?

A: While it is possible reshape the nose in a number of ways during rhinoplasty, my goal as a facial plastic surgeon is to make each and every one of my patients more attractive.  If I feel a procedure will make my patient less attractive, I will strongly advise against it.

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I want a nose job and I am wondering about the price of one?

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

Q: I have an Asian nose that is flat and round and it flares out when I yawn and it is disgusting for people to look at. I also have acne on it so I was wondering if that would be affected too. I am also 16 years old.

A: The cost of a nose job will vary based on your geography and the experience/proficiency of the surgeon.  While it’s not necessarily true in rhinoplasty you get what you pay for, typically the top surgeons in a given geographic will command the higher surgeon fees.  As a patient it’s important to do your due diligence in researching rhinoplasty specialists to determine which prices are reasonable, and which really are “too good” to be true.

On a side note, I also grew up in Plano and loved it.

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