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One doctor wants to use Gore Tex for my nose, but I need a second opinion about it. How risky is it to use Gore Tex?

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: He wants to use my own cartilage (taken from my ear) to refine the tip of the nose, but to enhance and augment my bridge, he wants to use Gore Tex. When asked if he could use my own … Continue reading ⭢

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I’ve had frequent radiesse injections for about 4 years. Am I still a candidate for rhinoplasty?

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

Q: I am a 22 years old Asian. With the typical flat nose bridge and wide alar base. Have been doing radiesse injections frequently for the last 4 years. However I have been considering doing a rhinoplasty in the near … Continue reading ⭢

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After removal of the implant and graft, will I be able to push my nose up and side-to-side? Will my nose collapse?

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

Q: Hello. I had a silicon implant and cartilage graft rhinoplasty about 1.5 years ago. I am unable to touch my nose as carelessly as I could before b/c the tip is hard and won’t move in certain ways. After … Continue reading ⭢

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What’s an estimate for Asian rhinoplasty using diced cartilage wrap in fascia? How long is the procedure, recovery etc?

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’ve always hated my nose growing up. Families would point out how flat/big my nose is compared to my sisters. These hurtful comments isn’t the reason why I want the surgery. I’m doing it for me. My nose doesn’t … Continue reading ⭢

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I’m considering Asian rhinoplasty. Are my thoughts realistic?

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I would like to have a nose job as I feel like it is obscuring my features. Right now, I feel that my nose is perfect in width. I would like nose holes (not triangles), a less fatty piggy … Continue reading ⭢

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Will my rib cartilage become weaker after rib-harvesting rhinoplasty?

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hi, I am a 19-year-old Asian with very thick skin. I have had multiple consultations, and almost all the doctors said that rib cartilage is the only option to augment my nose bridge. But I am really concerned with … Continue reading ⭢

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Will my nose bridge grow taller as I grow?

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

Q: I’m 14 years old and I’m Asian. I understand Asians have pretty flat noses. I was wondering if our nose bridges grow taller or if they stays the same. A: Your nose may change in appearance if you have … Continue reading ⭢

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If my nose is lifted up – will the nostrils get smaller or it is separate procedures. My priority is fixing the nostrils.

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

Q: My nostrils are big and the annoying thing is they get bigger when I talk or laugh. If this is my biggest issue – can I fix it without putting a filler to my nose – It is great … Continue reading ⭢

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I’m Desperately Wanting to Have Two Operations for Rhinoplasty and Buccal Fat Pad Removal on Both Sides?

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had a stroke last year in Jan (I’m 40 now) & have been on Plavix ever since. I know it’s very risky for people to have any operation whilst on Plavix. Then 2 months ago, I had my … Continue reading ⭢

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Is it alright if I have one cigarette each day after having rhinoplasty done two weeks ago?

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m seventeen years old & had rhinoplasty done two weeks ago. My doctor took a bump off my nose since my nose was broken for eleven years & I had breathing problems. I have dissolvable stitches on the inside … Continue reading ⭢

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