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

How to Choose an Asian Rhinoplasty Surgeon: Questions to Ask

How to Choose an Asian Rhinoplasty Surgeon: Questions to Ask Asian rhinoplasty requires a different skill set than general rhinoplasty — most surgeons doing high volumes of Western rhinoplasty or traditional reductive rhinoplasty surgery simply don’t perform enough Asian rhinoplasty … Continue reading

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Asian Rhinoplasty Before & After: What Changes and What Doesn’t

One of the most common — and rarely voiced — concerns patients bring into an Asian rhinoplasty consultation is a version of the same question: will this still look like my nose, or will it look like someone else’s nose … Continue reading

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The Cost of a Facelift In Beverly Hills: Complete Price Breakdown, Factors and Real Examples

Facelift cost is one of the widest-ranging figures in facial plastic surgery, and for good reason: “facelift” covers everything from a limited, skin-only lift to a comprehensive deep plane facelift with neck lift and fat grafting. At our practice, facelift … Continue reading

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Contemporary Approaches in Asian Rhinoplasty: What’s Changed

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to speak at AMWC Korea — one of the largest aesthetic medicine conferences in the world — on contemporary approaches in surgical and nonsurgical Asian rhinoplasty. Presenting alongside international colleagues in Seoul, a … Continue reading

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Deep Plane vs. SMAS Facelift: What’s the Difference?

Facelift technique is one of the most confusing topics for patients to research, largely because the terminology gets used loosely — and sometimes incorrectly — across the internet. “SMAS facelift” is often used as a catch-all term, when in reality … Continue reading

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Transconjunctival vs. Subciliary Lower Blepharoplasty: Pros, Cons, and Scarring

Lower blepharoplasty is one of the most requested procedures for patients bothered by under-eye bags, hollowing, or a tired appearance that doesn’t match how they feel. But not all lower blepharoplasty is performed the same way. The surgical approach — … Continue reading

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Double Eyelid Surgery: Incisional vs. Suture Technique — Which Is Right for You?

Double eyelid surgery — also known as Asian blepharoplasty or double eyelid crease surgery — is one of the most commonly requested procedures in Asian facial plastic surgery, and one of the most misunderstood. Patients often arrive at consultation having … Continue reading

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Is Revision Rhinpolasty Risky? What patients need to know.

While no one wants to undergo a revision rhinoplasty, the unfortunate reality is that nearly 1 out of 5 patients in the United States who undergo rhinoplasty are not happy with their results and choose to pursue a revision. While … Continue reading

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Revision Rhinoplasty After Botched Asian Rhinoplasty: What Went Wrong, and How To Fix It.

If you’re unhappy with the results of your rhinoplasty, you are not alone. According to studies, the revision rate after a primary rhinoplasty can reach 20% – meaning one out of five patients who undergo a nose job surgery will … Continue reading

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Why Smoking is Bad for Surgical Scars — And What You Can Do About It

Why Smoking is Bad for Surgical Scars — And What You Can Do About It If you’re planning a surgical procedure, one of the most important things you can do to protect your results has nothing to do with choosing … Continue reading

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