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Is there a downside to using septal cartilage alone during Asian rhinoplasty?

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Septal cartilage varies in thickness and strength from patient to patient, and from ethnicity to ethnicity. Patients with large, prominent noses often have thick septal cartilage which has a lot of intrinsic strength and resilience. In performing rhinoplasty on this … Continue reading →

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What’s the biggest challenge in Asian rhinoplasty?

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

One of the biggest challenges in Asian rhinoplasty surgery is creating dorsal augmentation and increased projection to the bridge of the nose in a way that is permanent, natural in feel and appearance, and aesthetically pleasing. Rhinoplasty surgeons have used … Continue reading →

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What increases the difficulty of a revision Asian rhinoplasty surgery?

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Revision rhinoplasty surgery presents some specific challenges to the plastic surgeon in addition to the inherent challenges of nose job surgery. Trauma of any kind, including surgical trauma, creates a degree of injury with resultant inflammation and tissue remodeling. Even … Continue reading →

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Are there specific rhinoplasty techniques that predispose a patient to needing a revision rhinoplasty in the future? Part 2

Posted on June 10, 2024 by admin

I touched on a few techniques that predispose you to having a revision nose job surgery later on in life in my previous blog post, and today I’ll touch on a few techniques in augmentation rhinoplasty that may have the … Continue reading →

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Can you Spare a Rib?

Posted on February 2, 2022 by admin

The ribcage encloses important organs such as the lungs and heart and its bony structure provides support as well. In total, the rib cage is composed of 24 ribs attached to the 12 thoracic vertebrae. Costal cartilage is attached to … Continue reading →

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Is it in my blood?

Posted on November 17, 2021 by admin

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is collected from a patient’s own blood sample that is centrifuged  to create a high concentration of platelets in a small amount of plasma. Platelets are made in the bone marrow and play an important role … Continue reading →

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What Can Be Done to Make my Asian Nose Projected and Pointy?

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

A number of different surgical techniques are available to increase the projection and the refinement (pointiness) of your tip.  Conservative excision of cartilage in the tip of your nose, and suture techniques can be used to increase the refinement in … Continue reading →

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I have an Asian bulbous nose. Which procedures would be best for rising the bridge and giving the tip more definition?

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I have an Asian bulbous nose that I would like slim down with rhinoplasty. I would also like the bridge raised and the tip defined. Any recommendations on what procedure to go with and what would be necessary to … Continue reading →

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Asian rhinoplasty using rib cartilage. How long would it take to heal?

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m Filipina with a flat bulbous nose. I was wondering if harvesting rib cartilage, how long will it fully heal? My PS says he needs to use rib cartilage for a significant change. I also want to get a … Continue reading →

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Plastic surgeons who are experts in doing Asian Rhinoplasty, Cheek Augmentation, Chin Implants & Eyelifts!

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I want to get Asian Rhinoplasty, Cheek & Chin Implants, Eyelid surgery that would help correct downturned droopy eyes. To save money I’d like to do all this in just one procedure. I found this plastic surgeon who is … Continue reading →

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