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

I want a nose job and I am wondering about the price of one?

Q: I have an Asian nose that is flat and round and it flares out when I yawn and it is disgusting for people to look at. I also have acne on it so I was wondering if that would … Continue reading

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L-Shaped implant causing too much pressure on nose tip. Should I wait or try to do revision ASAP?

Q: Almost 5 months ago I had Asian rhinoplasty done with L silicon implant and ear cartilage at the tip. There has been lots of pressure at the tip ever since the operation. Aside from the pressure, the nose tip … Continue reading

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1 year post op Rhinoplasty, is this a Zit or Silicone implant infection?

Q: I had a nose job using a I-shaped silicone implant a year ago. Keep in mind, I am very acne-prone and have similar bumps all over the rest of my face. About 1-2 months ago, this bump started forming … Continue reading

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5 months post op Asian Revision Rhinoplasty, could it be possible that the columella bone got trimmed?

Q: I have Asian nose. It’s been 5 months post-op but the collumella feels so soft, it can be pushed to right/left easily. Isn’t it supposed to be cartilage kind of feel /a little bit hard when touched? My nose … Continue reading

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Thick Asian Nose. Is surgery a good option? Should I exclusively look at doctors who have worked on Asian clients?

Q: I am half Filipino and half Hispanic. My nose is from my Filipino side. And I’ve been reading online how Asian noses compared to Caucasian noses are fundamentally different, and how some doctors specialize in just the Asian rhinoplasty. … Continue reading

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How soon can I get an Asian Revision Rhinoplasty?

Q: 1 month ago I got a rhinoplasty and I am unhappy about the size of my bulbous / tip area. It is really big (I wanted definition, narrower elongated tip. I believe that my nose is attainable for this … Continue reading

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1 year post op Asian revision rhinoplasty, I have an extrusion, crooked results. Any suggestions?

Q: I got my nose done a year ago using I-silicone & ear cartilage. Kindly need your advice on my questions below: 1. The nose is crooked. The nostril is contorted. Is this normal/acceptable? Are there potential complications? 2. I … Continue reading

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For Revision Asian Rhinoplasty, could my columella be carved/customized?

Q: For my 4th Revision Asian Rhinoplasty, I want to add columellar strut to support the tip using irradiated rib cartilage. Could it be shaped as if there’s a ‘half bone cut’ look? Could columellar strut be added using ear … Continue reading

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Can my nose be improved? Asian nose here.

Q: I am an Asian with a typical Asian nose. The bridge seems distinct but the tip is another story. It has fallen a bit short in terms of length and form, its looks is similar to when I look … Continue reading

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How long does an Asian rhinoplasty last that requires autologous cartilage graft?

Q: Hi I am thinking about getting a higher nose bridge and improved nose tip. From my research I prefer getting an autologous cartilage graft because gortex would normally slide down my nose due to gravity over time which means … Continue reading

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