Category Archives: Procedures

Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty | Non-Surgical Nose Job | Before + After – Beverly Hills

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Rhinoplasty specialist, Dr. Donald B. Yoo, discusses non surgical rhinoplasty (nose job) using facial fillers (Restylane®, Juvederm Voluma®). Advantages/disadvantages, risks, and what to expect during the procedure are explained. Before + after pictures, and patient reviews are included. Learn more … Continue reading →

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Botox for Masseter Reduction | Before + After | Jaw reduction with Botox

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

BOTOX® expert, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Donald B. Yoo, discusses BOTOX® for masseter reduction. Also known as jaw reduction with BOTOX®, or the V-line procedure, Before + After photos and patient reviews are shown.

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I’m really puffy below my eyes and I have deep tear troughs. Will lower eyelid surgery correct this?

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Most commonly the puffiness under the eyes is a result of a forward outpouching (pseudoherniation) of the fat that surrounds your eye.  Normally this fat is contained around the eye (where it’s hidden) by a thin structure called the orbital … Continue reading →

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On a few of my rhinoplasty consultations the surgeons mentioned a chin implant. Will it make me look weird?

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Since it is located in the center of the face, the nose plays a crucial role in facial proportions.  An unbalanced nose can distort the perception of balance for the entire face, even when the other facial features are aesthetically … Continue reading →

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How can nonsurgical rhinoplasty get rid of a dorsal hump?

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Nonsurgical rhinoplasty is performed by using a dermal filler to augment or “build up” the nose.  Since volume and height can only be added, it can not actually remove a dorsal hump (bump on the bridge of your nose), but … Continue reading →

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What can I expect during my recovery after rhinoplasty?

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Rhinoplasty, or a “nose job” as it is more commonly known, is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery procedures today. If you are considering undergoing rhinoplasty it is important to consider all aspects of the procedure, including what … Continue reading →

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Why are silicone implants so popular in Asian rhinoplasty? Are there any downsides?

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Common goals in Asian rhinoplasty include augmenting the dorsum (building the bridge), projecting and refining the tip (making the tip smaller and taller), and narrowing the nose. A variety of different techniques have been described to augment the dorsum, including using synthetic … 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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What is fractional laser skin resurfacing?

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

For years lasers have been used to improve wrinkles, stretch marks, acne, surgical scars, uneven skin tone, and other skin conditions.  Lasers are well-suited to treat specific conditions because of their precision.  In the dark ages of laser resurfacing (1990s) … Continue reading →

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My surgeon recommended “fat grafting” to me. What does it involve and how long does it last?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Fat grafting or fat transfer has become a very popular stand-alone and adjunctive procedure in aesthetic plastic surgery.  The premise of fat grafting is to use your own body’s tissue as a volumetric filler instead of a synthetic material.  Besides … Continue reading →

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