Category Archives: rhinoplasty

Finesse Asian Rhinoplasty with DCF (Diced Cartilage Fascia)

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

At times, patients undergoing Asian rhinoplasty attempt to improve and straighten their nasal profile by reducing a dorsal “hump”.  While this works well for many non-Asian nose jobs, during Asian rhinoplasty the issue is more commonly a deep radix (bridge … Continue reading ⭢

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Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty | Non-Surgical Nose Job | Before + After – Beverly Hills

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Rhinoplasty specialist, Dr. Donald B. Yoo, discusses non surgical rhinoplasty (nose job) using facial fillers (Restylane®, Juvederm Voluma®). Advantages/disadvantages, risks, and what to expect during the procedure are explained. Before + after pictures, and patient reviews are included. Learn more … Continue reading ⭢

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On a few of my rhinoplasty consultations the surgeons mentioned a chin implant. Will it make me look weird?

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Since it is located in the center of the face, the nose plays a crucial role in facial proportions.  An unbalanced nose can distort the perception of balance for the entire face, even when the other facial features are aesthetically … Continue reading ⭢

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How can nonsurgical rhinoplasty get rid of a dorsal hump?

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Nonsurgical rhinoplasty is performed by using a dermal filler to augment or “build up” the nose.  Since volume and height can only be added, it can not actually remove a dorsal hump (bump on the bridge of your nose), but … Continue reading ⭢

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What can I expect during my recovery after rhinoplasty?

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Rhinoplasty, or a “nose job” as it is more commonly known, is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery procedures today. If you are considering undergoing rhinoplasty it is important to consider all aspects of the procedure, including what … Continue reading ⭢

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Why are silicone implants so popular in Asian rhinoplasty? Are there any downsides?

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Common goals in Asian rhinoplasty include augmenting the dorsum (building the bridge), projecting and refining the tip (making the tip smaller and taller), and narrowing the nose. A variety of different techniques have been described to augment the dorsum, including using synthetic … 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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