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Time heals all wounds

Posted on September 12, 2022 by admin

When the skin goes through trauma it develops scar tissue to repair and protect the site of injury. There are a few phases to scar tissue formation. First is hemostasis where blood clotting begins and scab formation occurs. Next is … Continue reading →

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Can I wear lash extensions during surgery?

Posted on May 16, 2022 by admin

Got Lashes? Can I wear lash extensions during surgery? The short answer is preferably no. We recommend that our patients leave out their extensions mainly because it can interfere with surgery as well as cause an issue with sterility. For … Continue reading →

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Asian female rhinoplasty. What do you think I should be aware of before removing my implant?

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Will 2 mm of silicone implant make a huge difference for Asian females (considering typical Asians have flat nose)? I am thinking to remove my nasal implant because the bridge looks “fake” and too high, and I am not … Continue reading →

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Can I have Asian Rhinoplasty using rib instead of ear cartilage? I’m concerned I don’t have enough ear cartilage.

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m planning to have rhinoplasty using rib cartilage to augment my nasal bridge. I don’t want implants. I have bulbous tip and I don’t like the appearance of my nose when I smile it widens. Is it true that … Continue reading →

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Which Rhinoplasty procedures will give me what I’m looking for? I am Asian

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I love Rhianna nose job. It’s is very natural and fitting. My nose is “slight and bulbous” when I smile, the whole nose is flat. I love my delicate bridge because my mother has one but I want a … Continue reading →

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Is tip-plasty possible for a bulbous Asian tip?

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had a septo-rhinoplasty operation. 18 months post-operation the nose is still crooked and the tip still looks very bulbous. I was wondering if it is possible to get more definition in the tip? After my one year post-op … Continue reading →

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What is the Asian Rhinoplasty recovery time?

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: How long does the bruising last? I will be travelling from Canada to Beverly Hills to get my Asian rhinoplasty done. I will be staying there for 10 days, and will fly home 7 days post op. Will the … Continue reading →

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I’m considering Asian rhinoplasty. Are my thoughts realistic?

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I would like to have a nose job as I feel like it is obscuring my features. Right now, I feel that my nose is perfect in width. I would like nose holes (not triangles), a less fatty piggy … Continue reading →

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Will my rib cartilage become weaker after rib-harvesting rhinoplasty?

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hi, I am a 19-year-old Asian with very thick skin. I have had multiple consultations, and almost all the doctors said that rib cartilage is the only option to augment my nose bridge. But I am really concerned with … Continue reading →

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I’m Desperately Wanting to Have Two Operations for Rhinoplasty and Buccal Fat Pad Removal on Both Sides?

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had a stroke last year in Jan (I’m 40 now) & have been on Plavix ever since. I know it’s very risky for people to have any operation whilst on Plavix. Then 2 months ago, I had my … Continue reading →

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