Composite implants are one of most effective ways to correct an Asian nose. A great option for augmentation is to use cartilage taken from the nose and ribs. Dr. Chow uses cartilage to change the tip shape of the nasal. Dr. Chow is unique in his ability to use cartilage of many different sources for augmentation or reshaping the nose.
Autologous rib cartilage
Asian rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging procedures in facial plastic surgery. Many Asian patients are seeking a more refined, high-strength nasal bridge. You can achieve the desired results using a variety of augmentation techniques. Autologous rib cartilage is one of the most versatile graft material. This tissue can be used for multiple purposes, including augmentation and formation of new dorsal height.
Sliced cartilage fascia
The dorsum (bone portion of the nose) runs between your eyes and ends at your tip. A surgeon can place a synthetic or diced cartilage fascia transplants to improve the dorsum. The latter is a more natural-looking procedure because the surgeon can sculpt the cartilage to the patient's desired shape and size.
Shield Grafts
Shield grafts can be a popular option in Asian nose surgery. They can also be used to restore the tip's normal size and height. The procedure involves using a cartilaginous shield to create a new dome. The graft can either be straight or smooth. Or it can be flat or ridged. It can be a single layer or several layers. The surgeon will calculate how many layers you need based on how much projection you require.
Skin grafts
Unfortunately, Asian nose skin transplants are not always successful. The Asian nose has a very thick envelope, making it difficult to use traditional methods to narrow it. To reduce the size of the tip, but preserve the thickness and soft tissue, the doctor may use structural cartilage grafts. Alternatively, he may use a combination of the two techniques to improve the appearance of the nose.
Silicone nasopharynx
After undergoing rhinoplasty, an Asian patient complained of a silicone nasopharynx implant that had moved. This was due to an error by another surgeon. Although the area contoured well after surgery, it was not perfect after one year.
Alar base modification
There are many methods that can narrow or modify the alar base and nostrils. But, there have not been any studies specifically targeting Asian patients. One technique that might be helpful for Asian patients may be combined sill/alar removal. This treatment addresses both wide nostrils, and alar flare. The retrospective cohort study evaluated this technique.