Science Writer · Editorial staff
Jasper Aoki
Edits the publication's service journalism on rhinoplasty and assigns its reader-question pieces.
32 stories by Jasper Aoki
Procedure Guide · 5 min · Jasper Aoki
Does Rhinoplasty Change Your Voice? What Singers and Speakers Should Know
The nose is part of the vocal instrument. Research suggests rhinoplasty can subtly shift nasal resonance, and professional voice users should plan accordingly.
July 3, 2026
Procedure Guide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Alar Retraction: Why Nostril Rims Pull Up After Rhinoplasty and How It Is Corrected
When nostril rims arch upward after surgery, the cause is usually cartilage that was cut away years earlier. Correction is possible, but prevention is far easier.
June 26, 2026
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Rhinoplasty Revision Rates: What the Numbers Actually Say
Quoted revision rates for rhinoplasty range from under 5 percent to over 15 percent. The spread says as much about definitions and counting methods as it does about surgeons.
June 20, 2026
Recovery · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
The Nasal Bone Healing Timeline: When Your Nose Is Actually Solid Again
The splint comes off in a week, but the bone underneath follows a much longer schedule. Here is what is actually happening from fibrous union to full remodeling.
June 14, 2026
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Rhinoplasty Risks Explained: What Patients Should Know
Understanding the real medical risks associated with nose surgery.
June 8, 2026
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Secondary Rhinoplasty Explained: What Happens When a Nose Job Needs a Second Look
Secondary rhinoplasty is more complex than a first procedure. Here is what patients and readers should know.
June 4, 2026
Procedure Guide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Combining Sinus Surgery with Rhinoplasty: Clinical Rationale
Understanding simultaneous sinus and nasal procedures.
June 3, 2026
Recovery · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Rhinoplasty Month One: What to Expect in Early Recovery
The first month after rhinoplasty sets the foundation for final results.
May 30, 2026
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Body Dysmorphia and Rhinoplasty: When Surgery Isn't the Answer
Body dysmorphia rhinoplasty requires careful screening before surgery.
May 18, 2026
Procedure Guide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Asymmetrical Nose Rhinoplasty: What It Actually Takes to Balance a Crooked or Uneven Nose
Asymmetrical nose rhinoplasty is more complex than standard reshaping. Here is what surgeons actually do.
May 10, 2026
Procedure Guide · 7 min · Jasper Aoki
Nasal Osteotomy: Bone Repositioning in Rhinoplasty
Understanding nasal osteotomy techniques for narrow, wide, and deviated nasal bones.
May 9, 2026
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Scar Tissue in Revision Rhinoplasty: Why It Matters
Scar tissue complicates revision rhinoplasty and limits surgical options.
May 9, 2026
Recovery · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Rhinoplasty Recovery First Week: A Clinical Timeline
How the first seven days after nose surgery unfold clinically.
April 28, 2026
Before You Decide · 5 min · Jasper Aoki
Rhinoplasty expectations and computer imaging
How preview imaging helps, and where it can mislead.
April 13, 2026
Procedure Guide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Nostril Reshaping Surgery: Anatomic Approaches and Outcomes
How surgeons modify nostril shape, size, and symmetry.
April 10, 2026
Before You Decide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Preserving Strength in Male Nose Profile Rhinoplasty
How surgeons maintain masculine features during male nose profile rhinoplasty.
April 6, 2026
Before You Decide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Rhinoplasty Tip Rotation Explained: What Surgeons Measure and Why It Matters
Rhinoplasty tip rotation determines how much your nose projects upward, and getting it right is surprisingly complex.
April 3, 2026
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Empty Nose Syndrome: A Rare but Serious Complication of Nasal Surgery
Empty nose syndrome causes paradoxical nasal obstruction after aggressive turbinate or septal removal.
April 1, 2026
Rhinoplasty News · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Functional rhinoplasty: when breathing and appearance are treated together
A deviated septum or collapsed valve can be fixed alongside cosmetic changes.
March 31, 2026
Before You Decide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Rhinoplasty Tip Grafts: Types, Uses, and How Surgeons Choose
Rhinoplasty tip grafts come in several distinct forms, each solving a different structural or aesthetic problem at the nasal tip.
March 27, 2026
Rhinoplasty News · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
How Long Rhinoplasty Surgery Takes: Operative Duration and Factors
Clinical breakdown of operative time for rhinoplasty and variables affecting procedure duration.
March 21, 2026
Before You Decide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Understanding Nasal Obstruction Causes: Anatomy and Pathology
What blocks airflow through the nose and when surgery becomes necessary.
March 9, 2026
Procedure Guide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
African American Rhinoplasty Considerations
Surgical approaches to rhinoplasty in African American patients with thicker skin and distinct anatomy.
March 3, 2026
Before You Decide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
What Causes a Dorsal Hump and Why It Forms
Understanding the anatomical and genetic origins of dorsal hump causes.
February 23, 2026
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Alcohol After Rhinoplasty: What You Need to Know
Alcohol after rhinoplasty can complicate healing and increase bleeding risk.
February 19, 2026
Before You Decide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Does Rhinoplasty Change With Age? What the Data Shows
How aging affects rhinoplasty results over decades.
February 13, 2026
Procedure Guide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Broken Nose Rhinoplasty: Timing, Goals, and Surgical Approach
How surgeons repair nasal fractures through rhinoplasty.
February 3, 2026
Before You Decide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Facial Harmony and Nose Shape: Rhinoplasty Within Aesthetic Proportion
How facial harmony and nose shape determine surgical goals in rhinoplasty.
February 2, 2026
Procedure Guide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Septorhinoplasty Explained: When Surgery Addresses Structure and Function
Septorhinoplasty combines nasal reshaping with septal correction for breathing and appearance.
January 28, 2026
Recovery · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Exercise After Rhinoplasty: Timeline, Restrictions, and Return-to-Activity
When you can safely resume different types of exercise after nose surgery.
January 17, 2026
Before You Decide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Planning Rhinoplasty Timing: Working Backward From Life Events
Strategic timing of rhinoplasty around weddings, travel, and social events.
January 14, 2026
Before You Decide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Dissolving Nose Filler: What Patients Need to Know Before and After Hyaluronidase
Dissolving nose filler with hyaluronidase is common, but the process carries real clinical nuance.
January 2, 2026