Southeast Asian Rhinoplasty: Structure, Softness And Function
09-11, 11:45–12:15 (Europe/Istanbul), Facial Plastic 2 (ICC - B3 Floor - 3B/01)

This presentation will outline a practical, step-by-step approach to Southeast Asian rhinoplasty, focusing on three core principles: structure, softness and function. Using clinical cases, intraoperative images and surgical videos, the session will highlight common anatomical challenges and demonstrate techniques including alar lifting, rib cartilage grafting, double septal extension grafts, diced cartilage fascia, tip refinement and soft-tissue management. The aim is to achieve stable support, natural contours, balanced proportions and preservation of nasal function.


To present a practical approach to Southeast Asian rhinoplasty that combines stable structural support, soft and natural contouring, and preservation of nasal function, while addressing the anatomical challenges commonly encountered in this patient population.

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Dr Habiba is certified by the Oman Medical Speciality Board, the Arab Board, and the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery.

She did her fellowship in facial plastic and reconstruction surgery with Professor Young Ju Jang in South Korea. She is currently a consultant in facial plastic surgery at Al Nahdah Hospital, Oman. She is a member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, European Rhinoplasty Society, Pan Asia Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery( member of the board of directors nation chapters), Oman Otolaryngology Society(member of the board of directors treasurer ), and the Oman medical speciality board.

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Dr. James Kok is a dual European- and Malaysian-board-certified Otorhinolaryngologist–Head and Neck Surgeon in private practice in Malaysia. He completed his specialist training at the University of Malaya and subsequently undertook advanced rhinoplasty training in Türkiye, Korea and the Philippines. His clinical practice focuses on functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty, with particular expertise in Southeast Asian rhinoplasty, structural nasal reconstruction and preservation of nasal function. His surgical philosophy emphasizes achieving natural, harmonious results while respecting each patient’s individual anatomy and ethnic nasal characteristics.

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