Category Archives: Healing/Recovery

Lower Blepharoplasty Recovery: What to Expect After Transconjunctival Surgery

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Patient had lower blepharoplasty with rhinoplasty. Individual results vary. One of the first questions I hear at lower eyelid consultations is not about the result. It is “How long will I look like I had surgery?” That is a fair … Continue reading ⭢

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Red Light Therapy: Mechanisms, Clinical Applications, and Evidence-Based Considerations

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Red light therapy (RLT), or photobiomodulation (PBM), has emerged as a non-thermal, light-based modality with growing support in the biomedical literature. Its clinical relevance spans dermatology, wound healing, and regenerative medicine. As interest expands, it is important to distinguish between … Continue reading ⭢

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It’s all sun and games, until…

Posted on January 17, 2022 by admin

How does the sun affect scar healing? Although the skin uses sunlight to help formulate Vitamin D, it can also take major injury from the sun as well. Sun damage goes beyond just a typical sunburn. Over long periods of … Continue reading ⭢

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Want fast recovery from rhinoplasty? Dr. Donald B. Yoo, M.D. explains.

Posted on December 16, 2020 by admin

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Increased Swelling 4 Months After Rhinoplasty – Just Swelling or Excess Cartilage? 

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

For an entire year after your surgery, your nose is continuing to heal and take on its final appearance.  During that period of healing, it’s not unusual to see your nose fluctuate in size and the amount of swelling.  You … Continue reading ⭢

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How long will the swelling occur for Asian Rhinoplasty removal?

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: How long will the swelling occur for Asian rhinoplasty removal (without any replacement) and what if I also want to inject a small amount of filler for subtle changes (how long will the swelling occur)? A: A number of … Continue reading ⭢

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After removal of the implant and graft, will I be able to push my nose up and side-to-side? Will my nose collapse?

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hello. I had a silicon implant and cartilage graft rhinoplasty about 1.5 years ago. I am unable to touch my nose as carelessly as I could before b/c the tip is hard and won’t move in certain ways. After … Continue reading ⭢

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What happens if I wear glasses after septorhinoplasty?

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Can this affect my breathing? It’s been a week and a half since my surgery and I thought wearing glasses would be okay after the first week. I’ve noticed these dents on the bridge of my nose though, my … Continue reading ⭢

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What is the likelihood that I will vomit after rhinoplasty?

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: My surgery is scheduled for Friday May 30th, and my biggest fear is vomiting post op. My Dr. is loading me up with anti-nausea meds including the patch to wear on my neck. Will this reduce the chance that … Continue reading ⭢

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Which has more swelling? Primary surgery or removal of implant and grafts?

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: 2.5 months post op after open rhino. Goretex on dorsum and nasal septum was harvested for tip height and added ear cartilage for projection. I am planning to have all these removed since I don’t want anymore unnatural implant … Continue reading ⭢

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