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One doctor wants to use Gore Tex for my nose, but I need a second opinion about it. How risky is it to use Gore Tex?

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: He wants to use my own cartilage (taken from my ear) to refine the tip of the nose, but to enhance and augment my bridge, he wants to use Gore Tex. When asked if he could use my own … Continue reading →

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Possible Nose Job for an Asian with a flat nose?

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

Q: I have a flat nose and it’s pretty hard for me to find glasses that fit my face and nose bridge. Not only that, but once allergy season comes around, it gets really hard for me to breathe through … Continue reading →

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What type of nose is this and what operation would I need?

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

Q: Hi, I’m a 19-year-old Asian male and I’ve been thinking about getting rhinoplasty so it looks more “normal”. When I mean normal I mean more upright and with a more defined nose bridge and the bottom to be more … 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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What’s an estimate for Asian rhinoplasty using diced cartilage wrap in fascia? How long is the procedure, recovery etc?

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

Q: I’ve always hated my nose growing up. Families would point out how flat/big my nose is compared to my sisters. These hurtful comments isn’t the reason why I want the surgery. I’m doing it for me. My nose doesn’t … Continue reading →

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I’m considering Asian rhinoplasty. Are my thoughts realistic?

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

Q: I would like to have a nose job as I feel like it is obscuring my features. Right now, I feel that my nose is perfect in width. I would like nose holes (not triangles), a less fatty piggy … 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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What kind of nose surgery do I need to make my nostrils (or sides of my nose) much thinner?

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

Q: I don’t have a HUGE problem with my entire nose (such as the bridge etc.), but it really bothers me whenever I smile and my nose suddenly looks so much wider. I realize that it’s natural for that to … Continue reading →

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Will my rib cartilage become weaker after rib-harvesting rhinoplasty?

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

Q: Hi, I am a 19-year-old Asian with very thick skin. I have had multiple consultations, and almost all the doctors said that rib cartilage is the only option to augment my nose bridge. But I am really concerned with … Continue reading →

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Will my nose bridge grow taller as I grow?

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

Q: I’m 14 years old and I’m Asian. I understand Asians have pretty flat noses. I was wondering if our nose bridges grow taller or if they stays the same. A: Your nose may change in appearance if you have … Continue reading →

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