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Visible nose tip cartilage

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Asian Rhinoplasty

Annxiousbabe
$21,000
Let me start off by saying that Dr. Yoo has done a good job with my primary Asian rhinoplasty; he was able to fix all my concerns and I’m overall happy with my results.
However, a little over one year after my rhinoplasty I started noticing an unsightly “bump” on one side of my nose tip, which is the tip cartilage graft that has become visible and palpable after all the swelling has subsided, also called “shrink wrap effect”. He addressed my concerns by offering to do a revision; (minus surgeons fee) however I did pay for op room and anesthesiologist fees, about 4K. I was agreeable to this since this “bump” on the tip of my nose was something I knew would bother me indefinitely.
Fast forward to 1 year after my revision and the same bump on my nose tip has reappeared, and is even more visible and palpable than the first time. Within the one year recovery process I watched and waited patiently to see if this cartilage bump would eventually reabsorb or get better with time however this unfortunately was not the case. It has been pointed out by people and is even more noticeable with makeup. It’s impossible to conceal.
On my one year post op revision appointment, I once again voiced my concerns about this bump on the tip of my nose. We are now in the process of doing a second revision to fix this issue, hopefully third time’s a charm. Updates to follow.

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Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (26)

February 22, 2021
Hi there, so sorry you are experiencing this, especially one year post surgery when you should be fully enjoying the results. Did you speak with Dr. Yoo and will he do anything to fix the problem?
March 11, 2021
Will you get a revision?
March 19, 2021
He can fix that in the office, let us know if he charges you a touch up fee.
March 24, 2021
I'm so sorry this happened to you. I actually got my nose done by him as well and the cartilage is starting to be noticeable on my tip too. He offered to cover it in a revision but I think I'll trust your experience and go to a different doctor.
October 28, 2021
@100geccs, did you end up finding a different doc for your revision? thanks :)
March 27, 2021
I hope he can correct this for you. I actually have the same problem after rhino with a different surgeon and was hoping to get a revision by Dr. Yoo...
March 28, 2021
Which surgeon did you go to?
April 1, 2021
I went to grand clinic in Korea
November 22, 2021
Hi Lana..may I know your doctor's name please. I'm currently looking to do revision with rib cartilage and DCF but don't know who is the best doctor and expert with it. I would appreciate if you could inform me. I definitely don't want to go to dr.Yoo after bad happening that he caused. Thanks in advance
May 13, 2022
Hi Lana, what surgeon did you go to in Korea? I am looking for Asian Rhinoplasty and willing to travel internationally for the procedure. Thank you.