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

I have an L-shaped silicone implant placed in my nose. How to tell if nose tip is experiencing too much pressure?

Q: I had Asian rhinoplasty done and was assured by the surgeon he would use a silicone implant on my bridge only and septal cartilage to refine the tip. I’ve recently discovered that he had placed an L-shaped implant instead … Continue reading

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Asian Rhinoplasty: Any suggestions for low bridge, bulbous tip?

Q: I don’t like the size of my nose and how low its bridge is. What possible procedures could I undergo to have a better-looking nose? My nose looks too big for my face and my skin is thick. A: If your nasal skin … Continue reading

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Asian/ethnic rhinoplasty: Cost and Methods?

Q: I have always been self-conscious about my nose I want ethnic rhinoplasty to make my nose more defined specifically my tip, bridge and septum. Can you explain to me about the cost and the method? A: There are a variety … Continue reading

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Asian rhinoplasty. Should I use ear or rib cartilage?

Q: I have this Asian nose bridge that is flat and the alar is wide instead of high and straight. I think I’m going to need augmentation to make the nose bridge and the overall nose look higher. What should … Continue reading

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Can the nose bridge be enhanced through closed Asian rhinoplasty?

Q: Can the nose bridge be enhanced through closed Asian rhinoplasty? I would like to know if I can make my nose bridge higher through closed rhinoplasty and if ear cartilage is a good choice for this procedure as I am … Continue reading

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Can skin from the back be used to make an implant to augment the nose for rhinoplasty?

Q: Can skin from the back be used to make an implant to augment the nose for rhinoplasty?If so, how is this performed? Is it better than using cartilage? A: The method you may be referring to is using dermal … Continue reading

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How much ear cartilage will absorb when used for Asian rhinoplasty?

Q: I had a rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. My bridge is still very straight between the eyes. I’m hoping it will curve in more as time progresses (ear cartilage was used). I don’t have a clear understanding of cartilage absorption, … Continue reading

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I had a rhinoplasty in 2003, and the tip of my nose was turned up too much. It looks like a pig nose! How can it be turned back down?

The amount that the tip of the nose is turned up or down is referred to as “rotation”. One important angle to look at is the nasolabial angle, or the angle the nose makes with the upper lip. For a … Continue reading

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Why is smoking such an issue in cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery?

Besides the links to many cancers and health problems, smoking is problematic for patients undergoing cosmetic, dermatologic or plastic surgery because it impairs proper wound healing. Skin has an intricate blood supply that is provided mainly by something called the … Continue reading

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I had a rhinoplasty 10 years ago, and now I’m told I have an inverted-V deformity. What is it?

An inverted-V deformity usually occurs after rhinoplasty when the upper lateral cartilages (middle-third of the nose) separate from the dorsal septum (bridge) and collapse. This collapse in the middle third of the nose manifests as a visible step-off in the … Continue reading

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