Category Archives: Procedures

What’s the biggest challenge in Asian rhinoplasty?

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

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

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

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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How long does rib cartilage rhinoplasty last? Is DCF rhinoplasty permanent?

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

A very common question asked by man patients undergoing revision rhinoplasty, Asian rhinoplasty and ethnic rhinoplasty as these are the types of nose job surgeries frequently necessitating the use of cartilage in addition to what is available in the nose. … Continue reading →

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Lip injections for lip augmentation

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers has quickly become one of the most commonly performed cosmetic medical procedures, and for good reason. Hyaluronic acid fillers have revolutionized aesthetic medicine since its FDA approval in 2003 by providing providers a … Continue reading →

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Does rib cartilage in rhinoplasty result in an unnatural looking nose?

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Rhinoplasty encompasses a broad range of techniques to reshape the nose. For patients with too much height, width or volume to the nose, often rhinoplasty may be performed by removing excess cartilage and bone from the nose to create a … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

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

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

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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Who are the best candidates for Asian rhinoplasty surgery?

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Counter to what you may have thought, the best candidates for Asian rhinoplasty are not always Asian. Asian rhinoplasty refers to a subset of nose job surgery that addresses a common array of anatomic characteristics that are common, but not … Continue reading →

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What increases the difficulty of a revision Asian rhinoplasty surgery?

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Revision rhinoplasty surgery presents some specific challenges to the plastic surgeon in addition to the inherent challenges of nose job surgery. Trauma of any kind, including surgical trauma, creates a degree of injury with resultant inflammation and tissue remodeling. Even … Continue reading →

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Are there different shapes or styles of Asian Blepharoplasty?

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Asian blepharoplasty refers to upper eyelid surgery in Asian patients, and encompasses a wide range of anatomies and aesthetic goals. Sometimes called double eyelid surgery, the procedure has the ability to create a supratarsal crease or upper eyelid fold in … Continue reading →

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