Tag Archives: rhinoplasty

Festival Fun and Rhinoplasty

Posted on April 18, 2022 by admin

Festival season is here, so what does that mean for your rhinoplasty and how should you be careful? DO: Wear SPF and a hat! Sun exposure, especially for prolonged periods, as it can increase the risk of sun damage, hyperpigmentation … Continue reading →

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All about Non-Surgical Nose Job

Posted on March 23, 2022 by admin

#YOOnose Nonsurgical rhinoplasty by Dr. Donald B. Yoo is an excellent option for dorsal augmentation in a temporary fashion. Also in patients with medium to thin skin, it is possible to have a moderate degree of refinement created in the … Continue reading →

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Can you Spare a Rib?

Posted on February 2, 2022 by admin

The ribcage encloses important organs such as the lungs and heart and its bony structure provides support as well. In total, the rib cage is composed of 24 ribs attached to the 12 thoracic vertebrae. Costal cartilage is attached to … 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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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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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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Can Alcohol cause swelling of your nose after rhinoplasty?

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

Alcohol, strenuous activity, flying, high altitudes, hot weather – basically anything that increases the blood supply to your nose, can increase the amount it swells.  Don’t worry though, no permanent damage done.  Your nose took a step back in terms … Continue reading →

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