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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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I’m Filipino – Can I achieve a nose with Asian Rhinoplasty?

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

Q: I’m Filipino. My nose is flat and wide, and is bulbous. Can I do Asian rhinoplasty using only ear cartilage and septal cartilage? I want the bridge taller and a bit thinner, and I want the tip more refined. … Continue reading →

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Is it a good idea to get an Asian Osteotomy?

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

Q: Is it even a good idea for one? What exactly does it do and what look will it give? I feel that my nose root in very deep/sunken into my face and want to push this area out. Will … Continue reading →

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Asian Rhinoplasty after Breast Augmentation?

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hi, I’m planning on getting an Asian rhinoplasty in November. I just got my breast augmentation done last week. I’m aware that my PS will probably be harvesting my rib cartilage to create a taller bridge for my nose. … Continue reading →

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Asian with Western Nose

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am an Asian female with a low radix, high dorsum with a bump, and somewhat droopy tip when I smile. I would like to get rid of the bump and improve tip projection to reduce the droopiness. The … Continue reading →

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I have a typical Asian big nose as well as a pretty flat bridge. What can be done to enhance my nose?

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

Q: I think I might need a silicon implant for a slightly higher ( just a tat higher) bridge as well as a tipplastry? I hope for a slightly sharper tip n narrower nose. Would a nasal bone shaving be … Continue reading →

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Diced cartilage life term – is there a significant difference if fascia is used or not? Is the fascia important?

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

Q: Is there a significant difference of the cartilage Life Term (resorption) between using diced cartilage wrapped in fascia and diced cartilage combined with Fibringlue without fascia? Is the fascia Important? A: Fascia is more important to maintain the height, … Continue reading →

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5 months post op Asian Revision Rhinoplasty, could it be possible that the columella bone got trimmed?

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I have Asian nose. It’s been 5 months post-op but the collumella feels so soft, it can be pushed to right/left easily. Isn’t it supposed to be cartilage kind of feel /a little bit hard when touched? My nose … Continue reading →

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Thick Asian Nose. Is surgery a good option? Should I exclusively look at doctors who have worked on Asian clients?

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am half Filipino and half Hispanic. My nose is from my Filipino side. And I’ve been reading online how Asian noses compared to Caucasian noses are fundamentally different, and how some doctors specialize in just the Asian rhinoplasty. … Continue reading →

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1 year post op Asian revision rhinoplasty, I have an extrusion, crooked results. Any suggestions?

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I got my nose done a year ago using I-silicone & ear cartilage. Kindly need your advice on my questions below: 1. The nose is crooked. The nostril is contorted. Is this normal/acceptable? Are there potential complications? 2. I … Continue reading →

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