Category Archives: Procedures

How to Choose an Asian Rhinoplasty Surgeon: Questions to Ask

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

How to Choose an Asian Rhinoplasty Surgeon: Questions to Ask Asian rhinoplasty requires a different skill set than general rhinoplasty — most surgeons doing high volumes of Western rhinoplasty or traditional reductive rhinoplasty surgery simply don’t perform enough Asian rhinoplasty … Continue reading ⭢

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Asian Rhinoplasty Before & After: What Changes and What Doesn’t

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

One of the most common — and rarely voiced — concerns patients bring into an Asian rhinoplasty consultation is a version of the same question: will this still look like my nose, or will it look like someone else’s nose … Continue reading ⭢

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Contemporary Approaches in Asian Rhinoplasty: What’s Changed

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to speak at AMWC Korea — one of the largest aesthetic medicine conferences in the world — on contemporary approaches in surgical and nonsurgical Asian rhinoplasty. Presenting alongside international colleagues in Seoul, a … Continue reading ⭢

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Transconjunctival vs. Subciliary Lower Blepharoplasty: Pros, Cons, and Scarring

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Lower blepharoplasty is one of the most requested procedures for patients bothered by under-eye bags, hollowing, or a tired appearance that doesn’t match how they feel. But not all lower blepharoplasty is performed the same way. The surgical approach — … Continue reading ⭢

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Double Eyelid Surgery: Incisional vs. Suture Technique — Which Is Right for You?

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Double eyelid surgery — also known as Asian blepharoplasty or double eyelid crease surgery — is one of the most commonly requested procedures in Asian facial plastic surgery, and one of the most misunderstood. Patients often arrive at consultation having … Continue reading ⭢

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Is Revision Rhinpolasty Risky? What patients need to know.

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

While no one wants to undergo a revision rhinoplasty, the unfortunate reality is that nearly 1 out of 5 patients in the United States who undergo rhinoplasty are not happy with their results and choose to pursue a revision. While … Continue reading ⭢

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Revision Rhinoplasty After Botched Asian Rhinoplasty: What Went Wrong, and How To Fix It.

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

If you’re unhappy with the results of your rhinoplasty, you are not alone. According to studies, the revision rate after a primary rhinoplasty can reach 20% – meaning one out of five patients who undergo a nose job surgery will … Continue reading ⭢

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Why Smoking is Bad for Surgical Scars — And What You Can Do About It

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Why Smoking is Bad for Surgical Scars — And What You Can Do About It If you’re planning a surgical procedure, one of the most important things you can do to protect your results has nothing to do with choosing … Continue reading ⭢

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Silicone Nose Implant Removal: What You Need to Know

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

By Donald B. Yoo, M.D., F.A.C.S. | HALO Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, CA Silicone implants have been used in rhinoplasty for decades, particularly in Asian countries where dorsal augmentation is one of the most common goals of nose surgery. And … Continue reading ⭢

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Can AI tell me what I need to improve my facial balance?

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

AI has made many of the questions we face on a daily basis easy to answer. The way AI alogorithms frame and organize responses help us to quickly consider the pertinent issues and formulate a decision. The value of AI … Continue reading ⭢

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