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Best Implant for Asian Rhinoplasty?

asked 2 years ago by i want to be pretty in california
Latest answer by Rian Maercks, MD
Question viewed 3,942 times
Tags: bridge, female, silicone implant, implant

Whenever I laugh, my nose spreads out a little wide. I like the size of my nose, but would like to increase the height of my nose bridge. If I get implants, will my nose get narrower? I don't want it to get smaller, I just want it to be taller. I heard that there are many options and I want something that looks natural and is permanent. I was informed that Silicone implants might shift overtime and I don't want that. What would be the best choice for me?

13 answers to Best Implant for Asian Rhinoplasty?

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Nasal dorsal augmentation

Dr. Placik has outlined all the options in great detail.  I imagine that worldwide, the most commonly used method is a silicone implant.  Fillers are becoming more popular but even in this month's plastic surgery journal there are photos of problems with this.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Asian rhinoplasty and dorsal (bridge) augmentation

Unfortunately, there are many differing opinions when it comes to nasal implants or dorsal augmentation or enhancement of the bridge. Temporary augmentation can be achieved non-surgically with fillers. Although Radiesse is popular, it can remain present for many years and some other surgeons prefer the use of hyaluronic acid fillers (i.e., Restylane, Perlane). Some have even injected fat into the dorsum. When it comes to surgical augmentation this can be achieved with grafts (from yourself... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Avoid implants for rhinoplasty

The answer is simple. The best implant is your own cartilage. This is how the great masters of the past current time and future perform rhinoplasty. The only reason that silicone implantation is popular in asian noses is that it is easy and quick and generally the thick skin of an asian nose tolerates the implant well. I NEVER place artificial implants in my practice because of the inferior aesthetic result, movement, lifetime risk of potentially devastating... more
Rian Maercks, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Best Implant for Asian Rhinoplasty is NOT an Implant

I just saw this question and thought I'd chime in with an answer that is contrary to many of the answers here: In my opinion, the best implant for the nose is to never to use an implant in the nose, but rather to use your own materials. Look elsewhere here on RealSelf as I have several answers as do others that discuss cartilage grafts and diced cartilage grafts for augmenting the nose. Hope this helps, Nick Slenkovich, MD FACS
Nick Slenkovich, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Implant for nasal bridge augmentation in Asian rhinoplasty

The best implant for Asian rhinoplasty is a silicone nasal implant. We have lots of experience with the Flowers nasal dorsal implant, which is a small wafer cartilage placed only in the dorsum. We avoid using the L-shaped struts because they tend to warp, move, migrate and shift. A small- to medium-sized dorsal implant of silicone is what we would recommend.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Implants for Asian noses

You are correct, there are many options for nasal implants in Asian patients. They do include Silicone, Gortex, Medpor and other synthetic materials. Having practiced in Californiafor many years, where we have a significant Asian population, I have seen many problems with these implants. I personally recommend using the patient's own nasal septal or ear cartilage, feeling long term results are improved with fewer complications.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Asian rhinoplasty is augmented safest with you own cartilage

Foreign materials such as silicone, gortex, etc. make the operation faster for the surgeon. However, in 30 years of rhinoplasty I have removed many of these implants secondary to infection. I have never had this problem using your own cartilage. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who has done many Asian noses.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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See surgeons to determine best implant for your Asian Rhinoplasty

As you can see from the number of expert posters there are many, many choices. Over the internet can only add to your confusion to which implant I or the other experts like. GO see 3 opinions from boarded surgeons who do nasal implant and than determine after your in person evaluations which can be your best choice.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Dorsal Nasal Augmentation

Dorsal nasal augmentation can be performed to raise the dorsum and give the allusion of narrowing the nose in the upper 2/3's. This can be accomplished with your own cartilage, irradiated cartilage, or like you mentioned a Silicone Implant.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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I think a Porex implant gives an excellent result for Asian nose bridge

As Dr. Pearlman has noted there are a variety of options for adding height to the bridge of the nose. I agree with him that Silicone is not a good choice due to mobility. I have recently been very pleased using an implant made by the Porex company that is designed to have your own tissues grow into the implant which makes it rock solid and minimized risk of infection. Unlike a cartilage implant it also will not warp or bend over time.
Robert B. Pollack, MD

La Jolla Plastic Surgeon
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Consider using your own cartilage

Silicone implants are very popular among surgeons because they make the procedure technically easier. However, you are right...we often find that silicone implants can give the bridge and tip an overly narrowed, blockish, and unnatural look because the implant itself is a long, narrow fairly rigid block. There is also potential for shifting of the implant and thinning of the skin over time because of these features. Instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach, we prefer to use your own cartila more
Jason Litner, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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There are a number of implants that are used in the nose

In order to raise the bridge of your nose, there are a number of implants that can be used. Silicone (silastic) is my least favorite since it can shift and if you get hit in the nose it can extrude (poke out) years after surgery. Other options for nasal implants are using the cartilage from your own septum. Ear cartilage is also used for grafts but these are short pieces and curved so they don't work well in the bridge. I think rib cartilage is too extreme for a primary rhinoplasty in an... more
Steven J. Pearlman, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal Implants for Asian Rhinoplasty

Hi, The best implants material for raising the bridge height are silicone and gortex. More importantly is the way the surgeon shapes and implants the material rather than what kind of material is used. I use silicone and as long as its carved and placed right it looks and feels natural forever. Same is true with gortex. Look more for techniques rather than material. Best, Dr. S.
Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

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