Composite implants are a great option for correcting a Asian nose. The best option for augmentation is the use of cartilage or ribs from the nose. Dr. Chow uses cartilage to change the tip shape of the nasal. He is able to use cartilage from various sources to augment and shape the nose.
Autologous rib cartilage
Asian rhinoplasty can be one of the most difficult procedures in facial plastic surgery. Many Asian patients desire a higher and more refined nasal bridge. Many augmentation techniques are available to achieve the desired results. Autologous, rib cartilage is an excellent graft material. This tissue is versatile and can be used for many purposes, including augmentation or formation of new dorsal length.
Sliced cartilage fascia
The dorsum, or bony part of the nose, runs between the eyes and the tip. You can have the dorsum enlarged by a surgeon. This is the natural-looking option, as the surgeon can shape the cartilage to suit the patient's needs.
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. To create a new dome, the procedure uses a cartilaginous shield. You can have the graft curved or straight, or flat and ridged. It can be one or more layers. The surgeon will decide how many layers of projection are required based on the amount.
Skin grafts
Asian nose skin surgery is not always successful. It is difficult to narrow the Asian nose using traditional methods because it has a thick envelope. The doctor uses structural cartilage transplants to reduce the tip and preserve the thickness of the soft tissues. He may also use a combination or both of these techniques to enhance the appearance of your nose.
Silicone nasopharynx
After rhinoplasty, a patient from Asia complained that her silicone nasopharynx implants had moved after she was treated. This was the fault of a different plastic surgeon, and this was contributing to an unattractive shadow on the upper nasal bridge. The contour of this area was initially fine after surgery, but after a year, the contour was still not perfect.
Alar base modification
Although there are many options for narrowing or modifying the nostrils and alar bases, only a few studies have addressed Asian patients. Combinated sill and Alar Excision may prove to be beneficial for Asian patients. It addresses wide nostrils while also reducing alar flare. A retrospective cohort study was done to evaluate this technique.