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 way of permanently reshaping and refining your nose is through surgical Asian rhinoplasty. I strongly advise against trying to use any “home remedy” for this purpose.
Q: I’m debating between getting surgery here in the US or going to South Korea, where I know doctors would be very experienced working with Asian noses. Are there any doctors who specialize in or have a lot of experience with Asian noses?
A: There are excellent doctors in both countries as long as you do you due diligence in researching the specific surgeon who will perform your surgery. It’s often prudent to consult in person with ~3 rhinoplasty specialists experienced in Asian noses to find who fits your personality and instills confidence in you.
Q: I want to have a straight outline going down my nose. I feel that my nose has an uneven appearance, and is wide. I also would like the tip to be a bit sharper and be pushed forward a little more. I place my finger in my nostrils and push it away from my face to see what my nose would look like if it was sharper with a higher bridge. Would it be possible with just cartilage graft to achieve stronger looking nose, and a more prominent bridge?
A: Not only is it possible to achieve what you are looking for with just cartilage grafts from your own body, this is the safest, most predictable and safest method of doing so. Some surgeons are more adept than others at using your own tissue to create natural and attractive results, so it’s important to research Asian rhinoplasty specialists and consult with them in person to determine who you have the best connection with.
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 with ear cartilage or would an implant be better?
A: In order to achieve the maximal amount of definition and refinement during Asian rhinoplasty, rib cartilage is often necessary. Unless you already have a significant amount of tip projection and dorsal height, it will be necessary to add support and structure to your nose which can not be provided by septal and ear cartilage alone.
Implants can look fantastic for a few years, but they are not a permanent option and far from the best option. With time they have an unacceptably high risk of complications. Using tissue from your own body (autologous grafts) is safer, and when performed by an Asian rhinoplasty specialist, will give you the most dramatic results.
Q: How much does Asian rhinoplasty cost if ear or rib cartilage is being used for augmentation?
A: The cost of Asian rhinoplasty will vary based on factors such as geography and the experience and skill level of the surgeon. When it comes to your face, and especially your nose, finding the right surgeon should be of utmost importance. Never “settle” for a particular surgeon simply due to price.
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 to keep coming back for corrections but I don’t know if it will get the job done. I was also considering Asian rhinoplasty but that might be well over my budget. What would you recommend I do?
A: I would caution you against using anything permanent in the nose that did not come from your own body. The best way to create permanent refinement and reshaping of your nose is with surgical rhinoplasty using tissue from your own body (autologous grafts). It’s much wiser to wait until you have the means to do it right the first time.
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 the upper lip. Computer imaging may be helpful in your case to demonstrate the effect alar base modification will have on your appearance.
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 facial features if it was made straighter and a bit wider. I actually agree with this, but I’m worried because my eyes already look a bit too close together in my opinion, and I am concerned that making my nose a bit wider will make my eyes look even closer together. Do you know if this will be the case?
A: Actually by lowering the bridge of your nose between your eyes (radix) you will observe the opposite effect: your eyes will appear further apart. Raising the height of the bridge and making it more narrow would cause them to look closer together.
Q: Hi I was just wondering if my nostrils can be stretched open ever so slightly…or would I need a whole nose reconstruction for this to be possible…also would there be scarring?
A: There are a few ways your nostrils could be widened during rhinoplasty (alar batten grafts, lateral crural strut grafts) and the incisions could be designed to be hidden from view – so the scars would not be visible.
Q: Can this affect my breathing? It’s been a week and a half since my surgery and I thought wearing glasses would be okay after the first week. I’ve noticed these dents on the bridge of my nose though, my breathing isn’t as good as when I got my nose splint inserts taken out, is this normal? Is your breathing supposed to deteriorate after your nose splints get taken out? Once the swelling goes away, will my breathing get better? or do you think my glasses are a cause of my breathing problems?
A: Touch base with your surgeon regarding his/her protocol of wearing glasses. Most surgeons, myself included, prefer to have patients avoid glasses for at least a few weeks after surgery (if the dorsum was reshaped). It’s unlikely though that your glasses are responsible for your breathing issues. You may have some intranasal swelling once the splints were removed, causing your breathing to be temporarily worse. Follow up with your surgeon to best address your concerns.
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