The Asian nasal aesthetics are significantly different than non-Asians.  The majority of Asian rhinoplasty is done to augment the size of the nose. Choosing a surgeon who understands the aesthetic of the Asian nose is critical for achieving ideal outcomes.  

Your Consultation
When you first meet with Dr. Kwak, use this meeting to freely discuss with Dr. Kwak want changes you are seeking.  In addition, Dr. Kwak wants you to use this meeting as a chance to answer and concerns you may have about nasal surgery. Dr. Kwak will examine the inside and outside of you nose.  To help communicate your desired changes and also realistic surgical goals, Dr. Kwak uses a computerized image of your face during this consultation to allow you to see anticipated the goals for your surgery.

Sometimes a weak chin can confuse the true shape of the nose or cause facial disharmony.  Dr. Kwak may recommend a chin implant to correct for this. 

The Surgery
Dr. Kwak customizes each surgery based on the specific changes that are required for each individual.  Surgeries are performed in an accredited ambulatory surgery center or at Saint Vincent's Hospital or The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.  Nasal surgeries are performed under general anesthesia, administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist.

After nasal surgery, your nose will feel stuffy, and you will have mucous drainage, which initially contains some blood, seeping through the dressing.  If the nasal bones were repositioned during surgery, you may have some bruising and/or swelling around your eyes.  

Overnight, a small amount of packing is often placed in the nose to help prevent bleeding, hold the turbinate mucosa in the correct position, and facilitate healing.  This is removed the next morning.