Science Writer · Editorial staff
Jasper Aoki
Edits the publication's service journalism on rhinoplasty and assigns its reader-question pieces.
18 stories by Jasper Aoki
Recovery · 7 min · Jasper Aoki
Vaping After Rhinoplasty: What Nicotine Actually Does to a Healing Nose
Vaping skips the smoke of a cigarette but delivers the same nicotine, and nicotine is the ingredient that starves a healing nose of oxygen, which is why for surgery a vape is not the safer choice it feels like.
July 23, 2026
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Septal Perforation: The Complication Rhinoplasty Patients Rarely Hear About
A hole in the nasal septum can whistle, crust, and bleed for years before diagnosis. Why perforations happen after surgery and what repair actually involves.
July 4, 2026
Before You Decide · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Pollybeak Deformity: Why Fullness Above the Tip Persists and How Surgeons Fix It
A rounded fullness above the nasal tip is one of the most common reasons for revision rhinoplasty. Whether it is scar or cartilage determines the fix.
June 29, 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
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
The Inverted V Deformity: A Telltale Sign of Missing Middle Vault Support
An upside-down V shadow across the middle of the nose is one of the most recognizable complications of hump removal, and one of the most preventable.
June 17, 2026
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Rhinoplasty With an Autoimmune Condition: Risks, Clearances, and Healing
Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and vasculitis do not automatically rule out nose surgery, but they change every step of the plan, from medication timing to whether a surgeon will operate at all.
June 11, 2026
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Liquid Rhinoplasty Risks: What Patients Need to Know
Liquid rhinoplasty risks range from mild to serious complications.
June 8, 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 · 7 min · Jasper Aoki
The Real Dangers of Cheap Rhinoplasty Surgery
Why bargain-basement nose surgery frequently creates costly complications.
June 5, 2026
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Smoking and Rhinoplasty: What the Research Says About Surgical Risk
Smoking and rhinoplasty are a dangerous combination that every prospective patient needs to understand before booking surgery.
May 31, 2026
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Signs of a Bad Rhinoplasty: Recognizing When Results Fall Short
How to identify poor rhinoplasty outcomes and when revision becomes necessary.
May 19, 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
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Rhinoplasty Myths Debunked: What the Clinical Evidence Actually Shows
A clear-eyed look at rhinoplasty myths that mislead patients before they ever reach a surgeon's office.
May 17, 2026
Cost & Insurance · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Rhinoplasty Medical Tourism: What the Price Tag Doesn't Tell You
Rhinoplasty medical tourism promises steep savings, but the clinical risks are rarely part of the pitch.
May 3, 2026
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Rhinoplasty Complications: What Can Go Wrong and How Surgeons Respond
A clear-eyed look at rhinoplasty complications, from minor swelling to serious structural problems.
April 17, 2026
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Failed Rhinoplasty: What to Do Next
Understanding your options after a failed rhinoplasty outcome.
April 14, 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
Revision & Risks · 6 min · Jasper Aoki
Medications to Avoid Before Rhinoplasty: A Complete Guide
Medications to avoid before rhinoplasty include blood thinners and NSAIDs.
February 7, 2026