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: https://donyoomd.com 433 N Camden Drive, Suite 970 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 310-772-0766

My upper eyelids feel heavy and it feels like the skin is sagging. Do I need an upper blepharoplasty or browlift?

The periorbital area includes the upper eyelids and the eyebrows, and the interplay between the two anatomic units is important in creating a comprehensive rejuvenation to the eyes. For most patients the eyebrow position looks most aesthetically pleasing when the … Continue reading

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What is the difference between upper blepharoplasty, double eyelid surgery and Asian blepharoplasty?

All these terms refer to specific types of upper eyelid surgery, which are some of the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures worldwide. Upper blepharoplasty encompasses double eyelid surgery and Asian blepharoplasty as it involves surgical reshaping of the upper eyelids, … Continue reading

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What is the difference between ptosis repair and upper blepharoplasty when it comes to upper eyelid surgery?

Patients often get confused about what ptosis is, which makes sense since even the pronunciation can be a little confusing. For starters, the “p” in ptosis is silent, so it sounds more like toe-sis, and refers to the upper eyelid … Continue reading

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Is there a way to make my uneven eyelids more symmetric?

Eyelids can appear uneven for a few different reasons. The most common reason concerns the upper eyelid fold, or the supratarsal crease, which can be influenced by the amount of redundant skin (dermatochalasis), asymmetry of brow position, ptosis (or droopy … Continue reading

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Are there differences between male and female Asian rhinoplasty?

There are some subtle nuances and some significant differences that differentiate male and female Asian rhinoplasty. In terms of anatomic differences, male noses tend to have thicker nasal bones, cartilage that is typically wider and more resilient, and – on … Continue reading

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XERF Radiofrequency Skin Tightening: A Non-Surgical Option for Facial Rejuvenation

What Is XERF? XERF is an advanced non-invasive radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening treatment designed to improve skin firmness, elasticity, and overall texture without surgery or injections. It utilizes controlled thermal energy to stimulate the skin’s natural collagen-producing processes, making it … Continue reading

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Is there a downside to using septal cartilage alone during Asian rhinoplasty?

Septal cartilage varies in thickness and strength from patient to patient, and from ethnicity to ethnicity. Patients with large, prominent noses often have thick septal cartilage which has a lot of intrinsic strength and resilience. In performing rhinoplasty on this … Continue reading

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What are some of the possible complications after Asian rhinoplasty?

The most common complications for any surgery include bleeding and infection, and this holds true for Asian nose job surgery as well. Risk factors for bleeding are often assessed and mitigated prior to surgery, such as the cessation of NSAIDs, … Continue reading

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What’s the biggest challenge in Asian rhinoplasty?

One of the biggest challenges in Asian rhinoplasty surgery is creating dorsal augmentation and increased projection to the bridge of the nose in a way that is permanent, natural in feel and appearance, and aesthetically pleasing. Rhinoplasty surgeons have used … Continue reading

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Common techniques in Asian rhinoplasty using rib cartilage and other autologous grafts

The contemporary landscape of Asian rhinoplasty involves advanced structural and contour grafting coming from an autologous source – meaning from the patient’s own body. Rudimentary techniques using synthetic implants like silicone, Medpor and Goretex are gradually being discarded as more … Continue reading

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