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

Is it a good idea to get an Asian Osteotomy?

Q: Is it even a good idea for one? What exactly does it do and what look will it give? I feel that my nose root in very deep/sunken into my face and want to push this area out. Will … Continue reading

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Asian Rhinoplasty after Breast Augmentation?

Q: Hi, I’m planning on getting an Asian rhinoplasty in November. I just got my breast augmentation done last week. I’m aware that my PS will probably be harvesting my rib cartilage to create a taller bridge for my nose. … Continue reading

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Nose is crooked 6months post revision rhinoplasty. How soon can I have a revision?

Q: 6 months is nearing the final outcome, I hated my nose everyday more and more because it is getting more crooked. My nose is crooked leaning to the left side. How soon can I redo my nose? The implant … Continue reading

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Asian with Western Nose

Q: I am an Asian female with a low radix, high dorsum with a bump, and somewhat droopy tip when I smile. I would like to get rid of the bump and improve tip projection to reduce the droopiness. The … Continue reading

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I have a typical Asian big nose as well as a pretty flat bridge. What can be done to enhance my nose?

Q: I think I might need a silicon implant for a slightly higher ( just a tat higher) bridge as well as a tipplastry? I hope for a slightly sharper tip n narrower nose. Would a nasal bone shaving be … Continue reading

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Diced cartilage life term – is there a significant difference if fascia is used or not? Is the fascia important?

Q: Is there a significant difference of the cartilage Life Term (resorption) between using diced cartilage wrapped in fascia and diced cartilage combined with Fibringlue without fascia? Is the fascia Important? A: Fascia is more important to maintain the height, … Continue reading

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Is it possible to have surgery to get a more “Asian looking” nose?

Q: I am looking to make my nose wider and flatter. I am Eurasian but I have completely Caucasian nose – very high nose bridge and I hate it. I am looking to widen the lower part of my nose … Continue reading

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I want a nose job and I am wondering about the price of one?

Q: I have an Asian nose that is flat and round and it flares out when I yawn and it is disgusting for people to look at. I also have acne on it so I was wondering if that would … Continue reading

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L-Shaped implant causing too much pressure on nose tip. Should I wait or try to do revision ASAP?

Q: Almost 5 months ago I had Asian rhinoplasty done with L silicon implant and ear cartilage at the tip. There has been lots of pressure at the tip ever since the operation. Aside from the pressure, the nose tip … Continue reading

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1 year post op Rhinoplasty, is this a Zit or Silicone implant infection?

Q: I had a nose job using a I-shaped silicone implant a year ago. Keep in mind, I am very acne-prone and have similar bumps all over the rest of my face. About 1-2 months ago, this bump started forming … Continue reading

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