Tag Archives: rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty for bulbous nose?

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I have a bulbous nose and want to reduce the size of my nose tip and maybe change its shape. I don’t wanna change anything of the nose bridge or the height of my nose tip though. What kind … Continue reading →

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What do you recommend for a typical wide, flat, Asian nose?

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

Q: I’m an Asian female and I hate my nose! I want a narrower, more prominent (but still natural looking) nose. P.S. If someone who has had a full rhinoplasty (alarplasty & cartilage grafting, etc) were to injure their nose, … Continue reading →

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Increased Swelling 4 Months After Rhinoplasty – Just Swelling or Excess Cartilage?

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

Q: I’ve undergone Asian rhinoplasty and septoplasty about 4months ago to fix a deviated septum and to narrow/sharpen my bulbous tip, using my own nasal cartilage. 1-2 weeks ago, I had a cold and there were mucus & congestion. I … Continue reading →

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L-shaped Silicone in My Nose, But Want to Get Rid of the Hard Tip?

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am Asian and I had L-shaped silicone in my nose now and I actually likes the shape of my nose now except for the hard tip that make people notice I had work done. But then I heard some … Continue reading →

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Is It Possible for Space Between Eyes to Be Shaved Down And Have Nose Fixed To Look More Asian? I’m Half Asian.

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m mixed Asian, but I don’t look like it. But I really want my Caucasian nose to look Asian. I hate it! I edited it one time and saw what it would be like with an Asian nose, and it … Continue reading →

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What Would Be the Best Rhinoplasty Procedure for Me?

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m in my 20s, and I’ve always disliked my nose for being too wide. I’m considering an alar base reduction, but what else? I’m not sure if I want to change anything about the bridge… the change might be … Continue reading →

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How Much Cartilage is Needed for a Taller Nose?

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am of Asian and European descent, however I have a short Asian nose. I don’t want to use implants or my ribs, would my ear cartilage be enough to make difference? A: First of all, wise decision to say … Continue reading →

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Open Revision Rhinoplasty | Before and After

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

This patient had an open revision rhinoplasty with Dr. Donald Yoo exactly 1 month ago. Dr. Yoo used her own tissue to correct and enhance her nose. It looks like her recovery is going pretty smoothly so far! The swelling is 70% resolved … Continue reading →

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Root of nose too high (looks like it starts from forehead)?

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had a rhinoplasty 15 days ago. When the gyps was removed the root of nose was too high like it started from my forehead and looks horrible. Doctor had stitches there also that he removed (I don’t know why … Continue reading →

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Would septal cartilage be enough for bridge augmentation and tip projection?

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Would septal cartilage be enough for bridge augmentation and tip projection? A: Septal cartilage alone is not enough to create dorsal augmentation and tip projection.  Tip projection in Asian rhinoplasty often requires several grafts:  extended columellar strut, lateral crural … Continue reading →

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