Tag Archives: septoplasty

6 Days Post-op and All Bruising is Faded to Yellow. However I Notice a Purple Bruise Under my Cast?

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had primary rhinoseptoplasty with turbinate reduction and tip definition/bridge straightening 6 days ago. Went well and healing well. Cast comes off tomorrow. All bruising is yellow now–worse on right side near the worst of the c-curve. From under … Continue reading →

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Should I get a rhinoplasty to fix the round tip of my nose?

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

Q: I think my nose is very round at the tip. Will rhinoplasty help me, or should I leave it the way it is. A: Rhinoplasty will certainly be able to reshape and create more definition to the tip of … Continue reading →

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I Would Like to Have my Septal Extension Grafts Removed. What Are the Risks?

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

Q: I am an Asian who had a tip rhinoplasty 3 months ago and strongly dislike the stiffness brought by the caudal septal extension grafts. However, the changes are not noticeable. I have discussed with my surgeon about a revision rhinoplasty … 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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Can skin from the back be used to make an implant to augment the nose for rhinoplasty?

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Can skin from the back be used to make an implant to augment the nose for rhinoplasty?If so, how is this performed? Is it better than using cartilage? A: The method you may be referring to is using dermal … Continue reading →

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Rhinoplasty | Nose job Before and After Recovery Experience – Beverly Hills

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Follow Liz through her rhinoplasty | nose job experience with Rhinoplasty Specialist Dr. Donald B. Yoo.  Liz was looking to achieve subtle, natural results while refining the tip of her nose and straightening her profile.  One of her primary concerns … 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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