Category Archives: Healing/Recovery

Question About Splints and Packing After Rhinoplasty?

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Do all surgeons put splints into a nose after rhinoplasty that consisted of breaking bones, removing a bump from the top of the nose, making the nose narrower, and straighten the nose? Why would you and why would you … Continue reading →

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How long should an out of town patient stay in the area after rhinoplasty with rib grafting?

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am a 19-year-old Asian female from Singapore. I want to fly to CA to have rhinoplasty with rib grafting since I have thick skin and a flat nose. How long should I stay in the area after the … Continue reading →

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Why is smoking such an issue in cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery?

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Besides the links to many cancers and health problems, smoking is problematic for patients undergoing cosmetic, dermatologic or plastic surgery because it impairs proper wound healing. Skin has an intricate blood supply that is provided mainly by something called the … Continue reading →

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What can you do to make surgical scars invisible?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Every surgery leaves scars, but the goal with any type of aesthetic surgery is to minimize the appearance of scars as much as possible.   The best way to minimize scarring is to avoid creating an unsightly scar to begin with. … Continue reading →

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