Author Archives: Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

About Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Dr. Yoo is a board-certified surgeon, fellowship trained in facial plastic surgery with extensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He specializes in rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation surgery (including blepharoplasty and facelift), and Asian cosmetic surgery (including Asian rhinoplasty and Asian blepharoplasty/Asian eyelid surgery). see more: http://www.donyoomd.com 433 N Camden Drive, Suite 970 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 310-772-0766

Asian rhinoplasty using rib cartilage. How long would it take to heal?

Q: I’m Filipina with a flat bulbous nose. I was wondering if harvesting rib cartilage, how long will it fully heal? My PS says he needs to use rib cartilage for a significant change. I also want to get a … Continue reading

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Plastic surgeons who are experts in doing Asian Rhinoplasty, Cheek Augmentation, Chin Implants & Eyelifts!

Q: I want to get Asian Rhinoplasty, Cheek & Chin Implants, Eyelid surgery that would help correct downturned droopy eyes. To save money I’d like to do all this in just one procedure. I found this plastic surgeon who is … Continue reading

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I’m Filipino – Can I achieve a nose with Asian Rhinoplasty?

Q: I’m Filipino. My nose is flat and wide, and is bulbous. Can I do Asian rhinoplasty using only ear cartilage and septal cartilage? I want the bridge taller and a bit thinner, and I want the tip more refined. … Continue reading

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Is it a good idea to get an Asian Osteotomy?

Q: Is it even a good idea for one? What exactly does it do and what look will it give? I feel that my nose root in very deep/sunken into my face and want to push this area out. Will … Continue reading

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Asian Rhinoplasty after Breast Augmentation?

Q: Hi, I’m planning on getting an Asian rhinoplasty in November. I just got my breast augmentation done last week. I’m aware that my PS will probably be harvesting my rib cartilage to create a taller bridge for my nose. … Continue reading

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Nose is crooked 6months post revision rhinoplasty. How soon can I have a revision?

Q: 6 months is nearing the final outcome, I hated my nose everyday more and more because it is getting more crooked. My nose is crooked leaning to the left side. How soon can I redo my nose? The implant … Continue reading

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Asian with Western Nose

Q: I am an Asian female with a low radix, high dorsum with a bump, and somewhat droopy tip when I smile. I would like to get rid of the bump and improve tip projection to reduce the droopiness. The … Continue reading

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I have a typical Asian big nose as well as a pretty flat bridge. What can be done to enhance my nose?

Q: I think I might need a silicon implant for a slightly higher ( just a tat higher) bridge as well as a tipplastry? I hope for a slightly sharper tip n narrower nose. Would a nasal bone shaving be … Continue reading

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Diced cartilage life term – is there a significant difference if fascia is used or not? Is the fascia important?

Q: Is there a significant difference of the cartilage Life Term (resorption) between using diced cartilage wrapped in fascia and diced cartilage combined with Fibringlue without fascia? Is the fascia Important? A: Fascia is more important to maintain the height, … Continue reading

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Is it possible to have surgery to get a more “Asian looking” nose?

Q: I am looking to make my nose wider and flatter. I am Eurasian but I have completely Caucasian nose – very high nose bridge and I hate it. I am looking to widen the lower part of my nose … Continue reading

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