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The Latest FDA Approved Neuromodulator Letybo

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

Letybo (letibotulinumtoxinA) is a newer botulinum toxin type A formulation developed by Hugel, a South Korean biopharmaceutical company. It joins a growing list of botulinum neurotoxin serotype A (BoNT-A) products used in aesthetic and therapeutic medicine. The primary competitors of … 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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What are the best facial chemical exfoliants?

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

The optimal choice of facial chemical exfoliants depends on individual skin type, concerns, and tolerance. Chemical exfoliants fall into three primary categories: alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs), and polyhydroxy acids (PHAs). Each group possesses distinct physicochemical properties and dermatological … Continue reading →

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Mounjaro & Ozempic Face: How GLP-1 Medications Are Reshaping Facial Plastic Surgery in 2025

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

In recent years, GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic® (semaglutide) and Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) have revolutionized the landscape of medical weight loss. Originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes, these medications are now widely prescribed for obesity and cosmetic weight reduction. However, … Continue reading →

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What Is Buccal Fat Removal? Everything You Need to Know About This Facial Slimming Procedure

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

If you’ve ever wondered how celebrities and influencers achieve those sculpted cheekbones and a snatched jawline, one of the not so secret reasons might be buccal fat removal. This trending procedure—which is in the realm of cheek reduction surgery—has become … 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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Was double eyelid surgery invented in Korea?

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Double eyelid surgery, also referred to as Asian eyelid surgery and Asian blepharoplasty, was first described by a Japanese surgeon by the name of Dr. Kotaro Mikamo in an 1896 publication entitled “Plastic operation of the eyelid” in J Chugaii … Continue reading →

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Why can’t Asian rhinoplasty be performed with the cartilage already inside the nose?

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

Although a generalization, most Asians patients seeking rhinoplasty desire some degree of augmentation or projection, while most white, Middle Eastern, or Jewish patients will seek out a more reductive rhinoplasty procedure. During traditional reductive rhinoplasty, the existing width, volume and … Continue reading →

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What’s the best treatment for undereye bags?

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Undereye bags can result from a number of issues, but one of the most common reasons is the presence of excess orbital fat within the lower eyelid that protrudes or herniates into the cheek. All of us have multiple orbital … Continue reading →

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What is different about Asian blepharoplasty or Asian eyelid surgery compared to traditional upper eyelid surgery?

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

The anatomy of the upper eyelid in Asian patients tends to have some differences relative to patients of other ethnicities with regards to a few aspects. One concerns the appearance, depth and height of the upper eyelid crease, or the … Continue reading →

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