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How much swelling with minor closed rhinoplasty, only 1 piece of cartilage removed?

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m a 25-year-old Asian female. I had rhinoplasty 5 years ago; unfortunately a piece of cartilage seems to have shifted down to the tip of my nose. It feels so strange and sharp that it’s very distressing. I’m considering … Continue reading →

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What type of nose implant is best for Asian nose?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I would like to know what types of implant that can last a lifetime as I do not wish to go for a rhinoplasty revision later on. What type of implant would give me the best harmony on my … Continue reading →

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Open Revision Rhinoplasty | Before and After

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

This patient had an open revision rhinoplasty with Dr. Donald Yoo exactly 1 month ago. Dr. Yoo used her own tissue to correct and enhance her nose. It looks like her recovery is going pretty smoothly so far! The swelling is 70% resolved … Continue reading →

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Root of nose too high (looks like it starts from forehead)?

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had a rhinoplasty 15 days ago. When the gyps was removed the root of nose was too high like it started from my forehead and looks horrible. Doctor had stitches there also that he removed (I don’t know why … Continue reading →

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Would septal cartilage be enough for bridge augmentation and tip projection?

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Would septal cartilage be enough for bridge augmentation and tip projection? A: Septal cartilage alone is not enough to create dorsal augmentation and tip projection.  Tip projection in Asian rhinoplasty often requires several grafts:  extended columellar strut, lateral crural … Continue reading →

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I want to remove my tip graft. When can I have a revision rhinoplasty?

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I was very clear about not wanting my tip touched. I even tried to cancel every aspect of the surgery except for the realigning of my septum, caused by an injury 11 months prior. I tried to say I did … Continue reading →

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I’m Asian and I have a dorsal hump on my nose. Should I choose a doctor that specializes in Asian rhinoplasty?

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

A: I’m not sure if I should go to a surgeon who specializes in Asian rhinoplasty since most Asians have flatter noses and want a bridge. I on the other hand just want to shave down my dorsal bump. Should … Continue reading →

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Korean rhinoplasty! Will the tip drop down and grow longer?

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: It has been almost 2 weeks since I took off my nose splint (3 weeks since the day I got a surgery). The tip of my nose is kind of round, big, short, and upturned. Will the tip drop … Continue reading →

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Primary Rhinoplasty|Before and After

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

This beautiful African American female patient underwent primary rhinoplasty with Dr. Yoo. The after pictures were taken at 6 months. Her new nose has greater tip projection and refinements. The swelling is 70% resolved after the first three months, and the … Continue reading →

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Primary Rhinoplasty | Before and After

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Before and After Primary Rhinoplasty with Rhinoplasty specialist, Dr. Donald B. Yoo This patient underwent primary rhinoplasty 6 weeks ago. The nose is still in the process of healing but it is looking pretty good so far! Dr. Yoo created an attractive … Continue reading →

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