Author Archives: Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

About Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Dr. Yoo is a board-certified surgeon, fellowship trained in facial plastic surgery with extensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He specializes in rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation surgery (including blepharoplasty and facelift), and Asian cosmetic surgery (including Asian rhinoplasty and Asian blepharoplasty/Asian eyelid surgery). see more: http://www.donyoomd.com 433 N Camden Drive, Suite 970 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 310-772-0766

How long should an out of town patient stay in the area after rhinoplasty with rib grafting?

Q: I am a 19-year-old Asian female from Singapore. I want to fly to CA to have rhinoplasty with rib grafting since I have thick skin and a flat nose. How long should I stay in the area after the … Continue reading

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Are the nose reshaper products effective or not?

Q: My nose is curve. Please tell me if the nose reshaper products are effective or not? A: The nose reshaper products on the market are ineffective at best, and hazard to the safety of your nose at worst.  The … Continue reading

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Can I add more filler to my nose?

Q: Hi! 3 days ago I had filler injected to my nose to make my nose straight and hide the bump. He injected filler into two areas (top and bottom of my nose) and I loved the result but now … Continue reading

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My nose tip is very round. Is there any way that I can change my shape without surgery?

Q: I have never been happy with my nose. I think it’s too big, round and undefined. I am still a teenager. Is there any way that I can change my shape without surgery, or will it change as I … Continue reading

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Which is better: non-surgical or surgical?

Q: My nose is wide and thick with big holes. It looks ugly. Please suggest which one to go with surgical or non-surgical nose reshape. I want permanent solution and that should add-on look and boost my lost confidence. A: … Continue reading

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Should I get a nose filler?

Q: I have a hump on my nose and it is because the skin above it is very flat. When I make the skin above the bump bigger it camouflages it. Should I get a non- surgical nose job? And … Continue reading

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Is there any way to make my nose straight permanently without surgery?

Q: Is there any way to make my nose straight permanently without surgery? The top of my nose is curved, is there any way to make it flat without surgery? A: The safest way to permanently straighten your nose is … Continue reading

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Is fascia needed for thick skin?

Q: My nose skin is very thick (southeast asian), is fascia still needed? What about DCF? A: While surgeons will vary on technique, I personally prefer to use fascia in a diced cartilage fascia (DCF) technique whenever dorsal augmentation (building … Continue reading

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Bulbous tip needing more definition. AA/Jamaican with nice dorsal curve but visible nostrils. What’s the best approach?

Q: I am looking to reduce the skin in my tip, define the bridge and tip and then reduce the visibility of my nostrils. I do NOT want the circular, pinched tip that I’ve been seeing in ethnic rhinoplasty result … Continue reading

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Do I need a revision rhinoplasty?

Q: Is there anyway to correct uneven nostrils flare without a surgery? I would hate to go through another long healing process and pay for another rhinoplasty. I am 11 weeks post op. A: Your nose will continue to heal … Continue reading

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