Category Archives: Asian rhinoplasty

I’m Asian and I have a dorsal hump on my nose. Should I choose a doctor that specializes in Asian rhinoplasty?

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

A: I’m not sure if I should go to a surgeon who specializes in Asian rhinoplasty since most Asians have flatter noses and want a bridge. I on the other hand just want to shave down my dorsal bump. Should … Continue reading ⭢

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Korean rhinoplasty! Will the tip drop down and grow longer?

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

Q: It has been almost 2 weeks since I took off my nose splint (3 weeks since the day I got a surgery). The tip of my nose is kind of round, big, short, and upturned. Will the tip drop … Continue reading ⭢

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My nose bridge is too high and unnatural, how much swelling would go down in 2-3 months? And for how much in height?

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had incisional double eyelid + epicanthoplasty + rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. Eyes used to look oriental but now no one recognizes me and I feel bad. What can be done to make eyes more recognizable to others? Nose … Continue reading ⭢

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I have an L-shaped silicone implant placed in my nose. How to tell if nose tip is experiencing too much pressure?

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had Asian rhinoplasty done and was assured by the surgeon he would use a silicone implant on my bridge only and septal cartilage to refine the tip. I’ve recently discovered that he had placed an L-shaped implant instead … Continue reading ⭢

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Asian/ethnic rhinoplasty: Cost and Methods?

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

Q: I have always been self-conscious about my nose I want ethnic rhinoplasty to make my nose more defined specifically my tip, bridge and septum. Can you explain to me about the cost and the method? A: There are a variety … Continue reading ⭢

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Asian rhinoplasty. Should I use ear or rib cartilage?

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

Q: I have this Asian nose bridge that is flat and the alar is wide instead of high and straight. I think I’m going to need augmentation to make the nose bridge and the overall nose look higher. What should … Continue reading ⭢

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Can the nose bridge be enhanced through closed Asian rhinoplasty?

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

Q: Can the nose bridge be enhanced through closed Asian rhinoplasty? I would like to know if I can make my nose bridge higher through closed rhinoplasty and if ear cartilage is a good choice for this procedure as I am … Continue reading ⭢

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Finesse Asian Rhinoplasty with DCF (Diced Cartilage Fascia)

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

At times, patients undergoing Asian rhinoplasty attempt to improve and straighten their nasal profile by reducing a dorsal “hump”.  While this works well for many non-Asian nose jobs, during Asian rhinoplasty the issue is more commonly a deep radix (bridge … Continue reading ⭢

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Why are silicone implants so popular in Asian rhinoplasty? Are there any downsides?

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Common goals in Asian rhinoplasty include augmenting the dorsum (building the bridge), projecting and refining the tip (making the tip smaller and taller), and narrowing the nose. A variety of different techniques have been described to augment the dorsum, including using synthetic … Continue reading ⭢

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