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Why Rib Cartilage Is the Structural Standard in Asian Rhinoplasty (and Where Other Grafts Fit)

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

When patients research Asian rhinoplasty, they quickly run into a question that does not come up in many other cosmetic procedures: where will the cartilage come from? The graft shapes how strong the result is, how well it holds its … Continue reading ⭢

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I Would Like to Have my Septal Extension Grafts Removed. What Are the Risks?

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am an Asian who had a tip rhinoplasty 3 months ago and strongly dislike the stiffness brought by the caudal septal extension grafts. However, the changes are not noticeable. I have discussed with my surgeon about a revision rhinoplasty … Continue reading ⭢

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