Category Archives: Revision rhinoplasty

Is revision Asian rhinoplasty safe, and how long will the swelling last?

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

Q: Hi, I had my first rhinoplasty 5 years ago, but the silicon moves and it’s crooked. Also the cartilage they took from my ear and put on the tip of my nose shifted to the side of my nose. … 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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Asian Revision rhinoplasty. When is the soonest I can get this redone and what would you recommend be done?

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

Q: I had a revision rhinoplasty done 4/2015 and I feel that it is too long and pointy. It totally changed the way I look. It was done with diced cartilage and fascia. I now have a humped nose. When … Continue reading →

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Revision rhinoplasty – is more definition achievable between the tip and nasal wings?

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

Q: I had a rhinoplasty (narrowed tip, increased projection with ear cartilage), but am still a bit unhappy about the bulkiness of my nose. I have super thick skin, so I was wondering if it was even possible to be … Continue reading →

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Bad scar after rhinoplasty?

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

Q: I had an open rhinoplasty 14 months ago. I have a terrible scar. (I have no history of bad scarring and usually heal well). My nose has various other issues as well, and I plan on having a revision … Continue reading →

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Will alar wedge excision adversely lengthen my upper lip (area between nose and mouth)?

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am contemplating minor revision rhinoplasty but want to avoid further lengthening of my long upper lip. Will alar wedge excisions affect this area? A: Alar base modification (alar wedge excisions) will have no effect on the length of … Continue reading →

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Upturned nose Asian Rhinoplasty. Do I need revision?

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: It’s one month since I got open rhinoplasty in Jakarta, but I am living in Europe. My surgeon put I-shaped implant with ear cartilage for the tip. He also changed the shape of my nostrils. He works gentle and … Continue reading →

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Do I need a revision rhinoplasty?

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Is there anyway to correct uneven nostrils flare without a surgery? I would hate to go through another long healing process and pay for another rhinoplasty. I am 11 weeks post op. A: Your nose will continue to heal … Continue reading →

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