Tag Archives: plastic surgery

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

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

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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Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty | Non-Surgical Nose Job | Before + After – Beverly Hills

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Rhinoplasty specialist, Dr. Donald B. Yoo, discusses non surgical rhinoplasty (nose job) using facial fillers (Restylane®, Juvederm Voluma®). Advantages/disadvantages, risks, and what to expect during the procedure are explained. Before + after pictures, and patient reviews are included. Learn more … Continue reading →

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Non Surgical Rhinoplasty | Before + After | Nose Job

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

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What can I expect during my recovery after rhinoplasty?

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Rhinoplasty, or a “nose job” as it is more commonly known, is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery procedures today. If you are considering undergoing rhinoplasty it is important to consider all aspects of the procedure, including what … Continue reading →

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What can you do to make surgical scars invisible?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Every surgery leaves scars, but the goal with any type of aesthetic surgery is to minimize the appearance of scars as much as possible.   The best way to minimize scarring is to avoid creating an unsightly scar to begin with. … Continue reading →

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My surgeon recommended “fat grafting” to me. What does it involve and how long does it last?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Fat grafting or fat transfer has become a very popular stand-alone and adjunctive procedure in aesthetic plastic surgery.  The premise of fat grafting is to use your own body’s tissue as a volumetric filler instead of a synthetic material.  Besides … Continue reading →

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Why is the revision rate so high for rhinoplasty?

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

In a recently published study, rhinoplasty surgeons across the country were surveryed on their rates of revision rhinoplasty.  That number is ~20%, meaning about 1 in 5 patients undergoing a primary rhinoplasty will undergo a revision surgery.  There are a … Continue reading →

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I’ve been snoring a lot and my ENT said I have a deviated septum. Will straightening my septum get rid of my snoring?

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Snoring is caused by obstruction and turbulent airflow anywhere along the airway. The airway begins at the nostrils and the mouth, and continues through the nasal cavity, oral cavity, oropharynx (back of the throat), larynx (voice box), and trachea (wind … Continue reading →

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