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Can Ear Cartilage Grow Back After Being Harvested?

Q: Would it be possible for cartilage to grow back? How does an ear look after the harvest? A: When properly performed, ear cartilage harvest results in little to no change in appearance to the ear.  The incision can be hidden … Continue reading

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I Would Like to Have my Septal Extension Grafts Removed. What Are the Risks?

Q: I am an Asian who had a tip rhinoplasty 3 months ago and strongly dislike the stiffness brought by the caudal septal extension grafts. However, the changes are not noticeable. I have discussed with my surgeon about a revision rhinoplasty … Continue reading

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How much swelling with minor closed rhinoplasty, only 1 piece of cartilage removed?

Q: I’m a 25-year-old Asian female. I had rhinoplasty 5 years ago; unfortunately a piece of cartilage seems to have shifted down to the tip of my nose. It feels so strange and sharp that it’s very distressing. I’m considering … Continue reading

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What type of nose implant is best for Asian nose?

Q: I would like to know what types of implant that can last a lifetime as I do not wish to go for a rhinoplasty revision later on. What type of implant would give me the best harmony on my … Continue reading

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Open Revision Rhinoplasty | Before and After

This patient had an open revision rhinoplasty with Dr. Donald Yoo exactly 1 month ago. Dr. Yoo used her own tissue to correct and enhance her nose. It looks like her recovery is going pretty smoothly so far! The swelling is 70% resolved … Continue reading

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Root of nose too high (looks like it starts from forehead)?

Q: I had a rhinoplasty 15 days ago. When the gyps was removed the root of nose was too high like it started from my forehead and looks horrible. Doctor had stitches there also that he removed (I don’t know why … Continue reading

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I-shape versus L-shape silicone implants for Asian rhinoplasty- is it possible for cartilage to extrude?

Q: Can I-shape silicone implants extrude? I am considering Asian rhinoplasty with I-shape implant + cartilage for tip. In fact, is it possible for cartilage to extrude? Furthermore, do issues with L-shape such as contraction and depression also apply to I-shape, … Continue reading

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Rhinoplasty to rotate tip of nose downwards?

Q: I have an upturned pig like nose. Can Asian rhinoplasty surgery help rotate my nose downwards and make it more pointy? I hate how my nostrils easily show when I take pcitures. I also like the look of the … Continue reading

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I hate my nose & rarely have a photo taken. Seeking Asian Rhinoplasty, what are my realistic options?

Q: What can I realistically expect my nose to become with rhinoplasty? I would love for it to be sculpted into something much more attractive. Realistically, I would like my nose to look a little longer with a more narrow … Continue reading

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I want to remove my tip graft. When can I have a revision rhinoplasty?

Q: I was very clear about not wanting my tip touched. I even tried to cancel every aspect of the surgery except for the realigning of my septum, caused by an injury 11 months prior. I tried to say I did … Continue reading

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