Tag Archives: rib cartilage

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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If my nose is lifted up – will the nostrils get smaller or it is separate procedures. My priority is fixing the nostrils.

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: My nostrils are big and the annoying thing is they get bigger when I talk or laugh. If this is my biggest issue – can I fix it without putting a filler to my nose – It is great … Continue reading →

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What type of surgery will make my nose taller and less squashed? I’m Asian.

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: What type of surgery will make my nose taller and less squashed? I’m Asian A: The safest and most permanent way to build up and refine your nose is with Asian rhinoplasty using tissue from your own body.  Using … Continue reading →

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Asian Rhinoplasty for asymmetrical nose with flat nostrils, round nose tip?

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I want to have a straight outline going down my nose. I feel that my nose has an uneven appearance, and is wide. I also would like the tip to be a bit sharper and be pushed forward a … Continue reading →

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How much does Asian rhinoplasty cost if ear or rib cartilage is being used for augmentation?

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: How much does Asian rhinoplasty cost if ear or rib cartilage is being used for augmentation? A: The cost of Asian rhinoplasty will vary based on factors such as geography and the experience and skill level of the surgeon. … Continue reading →

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How can I achieve slightly wider nostrils?

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

Q: Hi I was just wondering if my nostrils can be stretched open ever so slightly…or would I need a whole nose reconstruction for this to be possible…also would there be scarring? A: There are a few ways your nostrils … Continue reading →

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Which has more swelling? Primary surgery or removal of implant and grafts?

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: 2.5 months post op after open rhino. Goretex on dorsum and nasal septum was harvested for tip height and added ear cartilage for projection. I am planning to have all these removed since I don’t want anymore unnatural implant … Continue reading →

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What can be done about a bulbous Asian nose?

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

Q: Quite tired with the way my bulbous nose looks. Probably a complaint so common it sounds cliché. I know that surgery can do little to actually shape the thickness of my fat alar, so what is possible? My nose … Continue reading →

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Is fascia needed for thick skin?

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

Q: My nose skin is very thick (southeast asian), is fascia still needed? What about DCF? A: While surgeons will vary on technique, I personally prefer to use fascia in a diced cartilage fascia (DCF) technique whenever dorsal augmentation (building … Continue reading →

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Bulbous tip needing more definition. AA/Jamaican with nice dorsal curve but visible nostrils. What’s the best approach?

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

Q: I am looking to reduce the skin in my tip, define the bridge and tip and then reduce the visibility of my nostrils. I do NOT want the circular, pinched tip that I’ve been seeing in ethnic rhinoplasty result … Continue reading →

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