Category Archives: Procedures

What is fractional laser skin resurfacing?

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

For years lasers have been used to improve wrinkles, stretch marks, acne, surgical scars, uneven skin tone, and other skin conditions.  Lasers are well-suited to treat specific conditions because of their precision.  In the dark ages of laser resurfacing (1990s) … Continue reading ⭢

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My surgeon recommended “fat grafting” to me. What does it involve and how long does it last?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Fat grafting or fat transfer has become a very popular stand-alone and adjunctive procedure in aesthetic plastic surgery.  The premise of fat grafting is to use your own body’s tissue as a volumetric filler instead of a synthetic material.  Besides … Continue reading ⭢

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Why is the revision rate so high for rhinoplasty?

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

In a recently published study, rhinoplasty surgeons across the country were surveryed on their rates of revision rhinoplasty.  That number is ~20%, meaning about 1 in 5 patients undergoing a primary rhinoplasty will undergo a revision surgery.  There are a … Continue reading ⭢

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What’s the advantage of incisional blepharoplasty versus suture techniques in Asian double eyelid surgery?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Incision-less suture techniques for Asian blepharoplasty (double eyelid surgery) are popular because they do decrease the downtime and recovery for suitable candidates. In the appropriate patient, suture techniques, such as the double-suture with twist (DST) work extremely well at creating … Continue reading ⭢

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Who should be using Retinol or Retinoid creams?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Retinoid describes a vitamin A derivative that helps unclog pores, boost natural collagen production to reduce fine lines, and speed cell turnover to improve skin tone and texture. There are 3 prescription-strength retinoids available: tretinoin (Retin-A, Retin-A Micro, Atralin, Avita, … Continue reading ⭢

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Is there any way to get a browlift without surgery?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Using Botox or Dysport, it’s possible to modulate the muscles that move the eyebrows to create a temporal browlift. What this means is that the arches of the eyebrows can be raised by selectively treating the forehead and sides of … Continue reading ⭢

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What’s a photofacial? Is it a facial or is it a laser?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

A photofacial is another name for an IPL (intense-pulsed light) treatment. It is an FDA-approved treatment that uses rapid flashes of intense light to target problematic areas on the face, neck, chest and hands. It’s a great way to even … Continue reading ⭢

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I’ve been snoring a lot and my ENT said I have a deviated septum. Will straightening my septum get rid of my snoring?

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Snoring is caused by obstruction and turbulent airflow anywhere along the airway. The airway begins at the nostrils and the mouth, and continues through the nasal cavity, oral cavity, oropharynx (back of the throat), larynx (voice box), and trachea (wind … Continue reading ⭢

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Are there any easy things I can do to minimize bruising after surgery?

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Bruising is caused when blood escapes from a broken blood vessel, a common occurrence during facial plastic surgery. Part of minimizing bruising after surgery starts before surgery. It’s important to avoid foods and medications that thin the blood and impair … Continue reading ⭢

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I hate my forehead wrinkles and crow’s feet, but I also don’t want my face to look frozen. Is there any way I can eliminate the lines and still look natural with Botox?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

You are echoing a common concern for many patients considering treatment with Botox or Dysport. These two neuromodulators are great for treating “dynamic rhytids”, meaning the wrinkles that are formed from the movement of the muscles underlying the skin. For … Continue reading ⭢

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