Composite implants are one of the best ways to correct a Asian nose. An excellent option for augmentation can be the use of cartilage from the nose, ribs, or both. 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 can be one of the most difficult procedures in facial plastic surgery. Many Asian patients desire a higher and more refined nasal bridge. The desired results can be achieved using many different augmentation methods. 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 is the bony area of the nose that runs between the eyes to the tip. You can have the dorsum enlarged by a surgeon. The surgeon can create the desired shape and size of the cartilage, making it look more natural.
Shield Grafts
Shield grafts for Asian nose surgery are very popular. They can be used in order to restore the nose's original height and shape. To make a new dome, a cartilaginous protector is used. The graft can either be straight or smooth. Or it can be flat or ridged. It can be one layer, or several layers. Based on how much projection is required, the surgeon will decide how many layers are needed.
Skin grafts
Unfortunately, Asian nose skin transplants are not always successful. It can be difficult to reduce the thickness of the Asian nose's envelope using traditional methods. To reduce the size of the tip, but preserve the thickness and soft tissue, the doctor may use structural cartilage grafts. The doctor may use one of the above techniques or a combination to improve the appearance.
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. This area's contour was initially good after surgery. However, after a year, it wasn't 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. A technique that may prove useful for Asian patients is combined sill-alar excision. This addresses both wide nostrils as well as alar flare. This technique was evaluated in a retrospective cohort study.