Daily Archives: January 21, 2019

Can an Alar Reduction Compromise Breathing? 

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

When performed judiciously, alar base modification should have no effect on breathing.  Typically the sensation of nasal obstruction or flow is most easily affected at an area referred to as the “nasal valve”, which should not be affected by alar … Continue reading →

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I Got Double Eyelid Surgery 3 weeks ago and my Eyes Are Horribly Uneven? 

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

The amount of swelling (edema) that develops post-operatively is rarely symmetric.  Give yourself and your eyes time to heal and for the swelling to resolve, and try not to over-analyze things until you reach your final result.  

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What Can Be Done to Make my Asian Nose Projected and Pointy?

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

A number of different surgical techniques are available to increase the projection and the refinement (pointiness) of your tip.  Conservative excision of cartilage in the tip of your nose, and suture techniques can be used to increase the refinement in … Continue reading →

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