Category Archives: rhinoplasty

It’s all sun and games, until…

Posted on January 17, 2022 by admin

How does the sun affect scar healing? Although the skin uses sunlight to help formulate Vitamin D, it can also take major injury from the sun as well. Sun damage goes beyond just a typical sunburn. Over long periods of … Continue reading →

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Can I pierce my septum after rhinoplasty?

Posted on December 15, 2021 by admin

The nasal septum is located roughly at the midline of the nose. It is composed of five structures such as the perpendicular plate of ethmoid bone, vomer bone, cartilage of the septum, crest of the maxillary bone, crest of the … Continue reading →

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Why is my rhinoplasty scar in a zig zag pattern?

Posted on December 4, 2021 by admin

The open rhinoplasty approach is widely accepted as the more beneficial approach, in comparison to closed, as it has been shown to have many advantages. Not only does it provide better visualization of nasal structures, but this also allows for … Continue reading →

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That’s sNOrT a good idea

Posted on November 5, 2021 by admin

Nasal septum perforation is a condition where there is a full thickness defect (or hole) of the nasal septum. The nasal septum divides the inside of the nose from the left and right cavities. Septum perforations can be caused by … Continue reading →

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Want fast recovery from rhinoplasty? Dr. Donald B. Yoo, M.D. explains.

Posted on December 16, 2020 by admin

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Local or general Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty? Which option should I opt for ?

Posted on December 16, 2020 by admin

Each surgeon will have his/her preference in terms of general anesthesia.  For me personally, I find general anesthesia to be the most comfortable and safe form of anesthesia for my patients during rhinoplasty.  The nose is a part of the … Continue reading →

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Can an Alar Reduction Compromise Breathing? 

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

When performed judiciously, alar base modification should have no effect on breathing.  Typically the sensation of nasal obstruction or flow is most easily affected at an area referred to as the “nasal valve”, which should not be affected by alar … Continue reading →

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What Can Be Done to Make my Asian Nose Projected and Pointy?

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

A number of different surgical techniques are available to increase the projection and the refinement (pointiness) of your tip.  Conservative excision of cartilage in the tip of your nose, and suture techniques can be used to increase the refinement in … Continue reading →

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Increased Swelling 4 Months After Rhinoplasty – Just Swelling or Excess Cartilage? 

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

For an entire year after your surgery, your nose is continuing to heal and take on its final appearance.  During that period of healing, it’s not unusual to see your nose fluctuate in size and the amount of swelling.  You … Continue reading →

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Issues after Asian rhinoplasty with silicone implant

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

L-shaped silicone implants are a quick and easy way to get a more projected (taller), more refined nose.  The problem that you are starting to encounter is a common one for many patients that have rhinoplasty with an L-shaped implant. … Continue reading →

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