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Is there any way to make my nose straight permanently without surgery?

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Is there any way to make my nose straight permanently without surgery? The top of my nose is curved, is there any way to make it flat without surgery? A: The safest way to permanently straighten your nose is … 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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Do I need a revision rhinoplasty?

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

Q: Is there anyway to correct uneven nostrils flare without a surgery? I would hate to go through another long healing process and pay for another rhinoplasty. I am 11 weeks post op. A: Your nose will continue to heal … Continue reading →

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Why Are There So Many Revisions Needed After Rhinoplasties?

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: It seems like many people are seeking revisions (sometimes more than one) after a Rhinoplasty? Is this based on the skill of the doctor. I had my nose done over 20 years and was never satisfied. I am planning … Continue reading →

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How do I get rid of my nose bumps without any surgery?

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

Q: Hello! I have a bump on my nose, which I think develop when I started using glasses. I’m really insecure about it. I didn’t have them when I was young and I don’t want to go for surgery is … Continue reading →

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Should I get a rhinoplasty to fix the round tip of my nose?

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

Q: I think my nose is very round at the tip. Will rhinoplasty help me, or should I leave it the way it is. A: Rhinoplasty will certainly be able to reshape and create more definition to the tip of … Continue reading →

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Increased Swelling 4 Months After Rhinoplasty – Just Swelling or Excess Cartilage?

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’ve undergone Asian rhinoplasty and septoplasty about 4months ago to fix a deviated septum and to narrow/sharpen my bulbous tip, using my own nasal cartilage. 1-2 weeks ago, I had a cold and there were mucus & congestion. I … Continue reading →

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What Would Be the Best Rhinoplasty Procedure for Me?

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

Q: I’m in my 20s, and I’ve always disliked my nose for being too wide. I’m considering an alar base reduction, but what else? I’m not sure if I want to change anything about the bridge… the change might be … Continue reading →

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I think my silicone implant is displaced?

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am a Korean woman who got a nose job 3 years ago to make my bridge higher. My surgeon used a silicone implant. Not sure what “displacement” means, but my implant has shifted upwards. 1) Do I need reconstructive … Continue reading →

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