Author Archives: Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

About Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Dr. Yoo is a board-certified surgeon, fellowship trained in facial plastic surgery with extensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He specializes in rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation surgery (including blepharoplasty and facelift), and Asian cosmetic surgery (including Asian rhinoplasty and Asian blepharoplasty/Asian eyelid surgery). see more: http://www.donyoomd.com 433 N Camden Drive, Suite 970 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 310-772-0766

Mounjaro & Ozempic Face: How GLP-1 Medications Are Reshaping Facial Plastic Surgery in 2025

In recent years, GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic® (semaglutide) and Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) have revolutionized the landscape of medical weight loss. Originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes, these medications are now widely prescribed for obesity and cosmetic weight reduction. However, … Continue reading

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Mini Facelifts and Neck Lifts – How are they different from traditional facelifts?

Contemporary patients increasingly seek plastic surgery and cosmetic medical treatments that offer the maximal effectiveness and benefit with the least amount of downtime and without any tell-tale signs of intervention. This landscape creates a situation that has made mini facelifts … Continue reading

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What Is Buccal Fat Removal? Everything You Need to Know About This Facial Slimming Procedure

If you’ve ever wondered how celebrities and influencers achieve those sculpted cheekbones and a snatched jawline, one of the not so secret reasons might be buccal fat removal. This trending procedure—which is in the realm of cheek reduction surgery—has become … Continue reading

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Ultherapy PRIME®: A Non-Invasive Approach to Skin Lifting and Tightening

Abstract Ultherapy PRIME® is an advanced, non-invasive treatment that builds upon the core technology of microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V). It offers a non-invasive, non-surgical solution for individuals seeking improvement in skin laxity, particularly in the face and neck. By … Continue reading

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Rejuran: The Skin Rejuvenation Secret You Need to Know

What is Rejuran? Rejuran (also known as Rejuran Healer) is a cutting-edge skin rejuvenation treatment developed in South Korea. It’s based on polynucleotide (PN) technology, using DNA fragments derived from salmon, which closely match human DNA and are proven to … Continue reading

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Was double eyelid surgery invented in Korea?

Double eyelid surgery, also referred to as Asian eyelid surgery and Asian blepharoplasty, was first described by a Japanese surgeon by the name of Dr. Kotaro Mikamo in an 1896 publication entitled “Plastic operation of the eyelid” in J Chugaii … Continue reading

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Why can’t Asian rhinoplasty be performed with the cartilage already inside the nose?

Although a generalization, most Asians patients seeking rhinoplasty desire some degree of augmentation or projection, while most white, Middle Eastern, or Jewish patients will seek out a more reductive rhinoplasty procedure. During traditional reductive rhinoplasty, the existing width, volume and … Continue reading

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What’s the best treatment for undereye bags?

Undereye bags can result from a number of issues, but one of the most common reasons is the presence of excess orbital fat within the lower eyelid that protrudes or herniates into the cheek. All of us have multiple orbital … Continue reading

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What is different about Asian blepharoplasty or Asian eyelid surgery compared to traditional upper eyelid surgery?

The anatomy of the upper eyelid in Asian patients tends to have some differences relative to patients of other ethnicities with regards to a few aspects. One concerns the appearance, depth and height of the upper eyelid crease, or the … Continue reading

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How did the use of rib cartilage during Asian rhinoplasty come about?

Autologous cartilage techniques have exploded in popularity and have become widely adopted by rhinoplasty surgeons throughout the world in the 2000s as the techniques have proven to be the safest and most predictable in achieving permanent results. While initially reserved … Continue reading

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