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Rhinoplasty for bulbous nose?

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I have a bulbous nose and want to reduce the size of my nose tip and maybe change its shape. I don’t wanna change anything of the nose bridge or the height of my nose tip though. What kind … Continue reading →

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How Much Cartilage is Needed for a Taller Nose?

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

Q: I am of Asian and European descent, however I have a short Asian nose. I don’t want to use implants or my ribs, would my ear cartilage be enough to make difference? A: First of all, wise decision to say … Continue reading →

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What type of nose implant is best for Asian nose?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

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

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

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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Ultra soft silicone advantage against other implants? Need to be replaced after a few years?

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I don’t want a pointy tip. I just want my alar base narrowed and some but not a lot of projection. I have thick skin. What I want is only an alarplasty since I can somewhat play with angles and … Continue reading →

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Asian Rhinoplasty: Any suggestions for low bridge, bulbous tip?

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I don’t like the size of my nose and how low its bridge is. What possible procedures could I undergo to have a better-looking nose? My nose looks too big for my face and my skin is thick. A: If your nasal skin … Continue reading →

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Asian/ethnic rhinoplasty: Cost and Methods?

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I have always been self-conscious about my nose I want ethnic rhinoplasty to make my nose more defined specifically my tip, bridge and septum. Can you explain to me about the cost and the method? A: There are a variety … Continue reading →

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Asian rhinoplasty. Should I use ear or rib cartilage?

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I have this Asian nose bridge that is flat and the alar is wide instead of high and straight. I think I’m going to need augmentation to make the nose bridge and the overall nose look higher. What should … Continue reading →

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I had a rhinoplasty in 2003, and the tip of my nose was turned up too much. It looks like a pig nose! How can it be turned back down?

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

The amount that the tip of the nose is turned up or down is referred to as “rotation”. One important angle to look at is the nasolabial angle, or the angle the nose makes with the upper lip. For a … Continue reading →

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