Composite implants are one of the best ways to correct a Asian nose. A great option for augmentation is to use cartilage taken from the nose and ribs. Dr. Chow will most often alter the shape of the nose's tip with cartilage. 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 has been called one of the most difficult facial plastic surgeries. Many Asian patients wish to have a more refined and high-quality nasal bridge. Many augmentation techniques are available to achieve the desired results. Autologous rib-cartilage is one of many graft options. This tissue is versatile and can be used for many purposes, including augmentation or formation of new dorsal length.
Sliced cartilage fascia
The dorsum refers to the bony portion at the end of the nose. It runs from the tip to the eyes. A surgeon can place a synthetic or diced cartilage fascia transplants to improve the dorsum. Because the surgeon can mold the cartilage to the patient’s specifications, the latter procedure looks more natural.
Shield grafts
Shield Grafts are a popular choice for Asian nose surgery. These can be used to return the nose's tip to its original shape and height. The procedure involves using a cartilaginous shield to create a new dome. The graft can be curved or smooth, or it can be flat and ridged. It could be one layer or many layers. The surgeon will decide how many layers of projection are required based on the amount.
Skin grafts
Not all Asian nose skin grafts work. The Asian nose has a very thick envelope, making it difficult to use traditional methods to narrow it. The doctor uses structural cartilage transplants to reduce the tip and preserve the thickness of the soft tissues. Alternatively, he may use a combination of the two techniques to improve the appearance of the nose.
Silicone nasopharynx
A patient from Asia complained about a moving silicone nasopharynx after rhinoplasty. 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. Combinated sill and Alar Excision may prove to be beneficial for Asian patients. It addresses wide nostrils while also reducing alar flare. The retrospective cohort study evaluated this technique.