Monthly Archives: January 2017

I’m Asian, 56 years old. My nostrils are uneven. Do you think there is any hope for me to correct them?

Q: I’m Asian, 56 years old. My nostrils are uneven. Do you think there is any hope for me to correct them? A: While nostril asymmetry is the most difficult area of asymmetry to correct, in most cases it can … Continue reading

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Raising area between eyebrows in Asian rhinoplasty. What is this procedure called?

Q: I notice in a lot of Asian rhinoplasty photos that the nose appears to start between the eyes, giving a short appearance as if cut off at the top. The area between the eyebrows is raised to give a … Continue reading

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How can a surgeon narrow a wide droopy nasal tip without adding projection that becomes bulky?

Q: I am an Asian patient that previously had a medpor graft removed because it was infected, but it was holding a very wide droopy tip closed while narrowing it. My surgeon replaced this with a shield graft & I … Continue reading

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How safe is rhinoplasty with implants?

Q: I’m a 22 year old Asian planning to get rhinoplasty for a taller nose and bridge. However, I am still not convinced about the safety of implant whether it be silicone/goretex/etc. The nose has very thin skin and inserting … Continue reading

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My nose is swollen so much 3.5 months after rhinoplasty. Will a steroid injection help with the swelling?

Q: I had primary rhinoplasty 3.5 months back and the 2/3 bottom of my nose looks so bulbous in front. I ‘m Asian with thick skin. I had my nostrils reduced and tip reduction with grafts. Will a steroid injection … Continue reading

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I just want to ask if what is the good choice of enhancement to use, because I have bulbous tip of the nose?

Q: I’m Asian with bulbous tip of the nose. Just want to ask if what is the best enhancement if I make my nose done. Is it premade silicone or cartilage? I just don’t want it to be too obvious. … Continue reading

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Can I have Asian Rhinoplasty using rib instead of ear cartilage? I’m concerned I don’t have enough ear cartilage.

Q: I’m planning to have rhinoplasty using rib cartilage to augment my nasal bridge. I don’t want implants. I have bulbous tip and I don’t like the appearance of my nose when I smile it widens. Is it true that … Continue reading

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Kenalog injections to refine nose tip in thick skinned patient? (rhinoplasty 3 years ago)

Q: I went to a diff plastic surgeon looking to refine my nose tip. He said most of the cartilage from my tip was taken out already; it is mostly thick skin left b/c I’m thick skinned (Asian w/ oily … Continue reading

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Suggestion for nose and chin and eyes stretching

Q: My nose is wide and small I have been suggested by the Dr to do septal rhinoplasty for the bridge and tip will automatically be sharp after the bridge and he also says that rhinoplasty will stretch my eyes … Continue reading

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Which Rhinoplasty procedures will give me what I’m looking for? I am Asian

Q: I love Rhianna nose job. It’s is very natural and fitting. My nose is “slight and bulbous” when I smile, the whole nose is flat. I love my delicate bridge because my mother has one but I want a … Continue reading

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