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I’m Desperately Wanting to Have Two Operations for Rhinoplasty and Buccal Fat Pad Removal on Both Sides?

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had a stroke last year in Jan (I’m 40 now) & have been on Plavix ever since. I know it’s very risky for people to have any operation whilst on Plavix. Then 2 months ago, I had my … Continue reading →

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What type of nose implant is best for Asian nose?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I would like to know what types of implant that can last a lifetime as I do not wish to go for a rhinoplasty revision later on. What type of implant would give me the best harmony on my … Continue reading →

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Open Revision Rhinoplasty | Before and After

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

This patient had an open revision rhinoplasty with Dr. Donald Yoo exactly 1 month ago. Dr. Yoo used her own tissue to correct and enhance her nose. It looks like her recovery is going pretty smoothly so far! The swelling is 70% resolved … Continue reading →

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Follow-up: my middle nose is wide & slopes down. Will osteotomies help me?

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am an Asian patient. I like my radix but my bridge is generally very wide and widens at the end. Surgeons keep suggesting I get osteotomies to narrow my nasal bones if I want a narrower tip. Is … Continue reading →

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Lip Augmentation: Before and After lip augmentation with Restylane®, Restylane Silk®, Juvederm Ultra®

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Donald B. Yoo, discusses lip augmentation and lip fillers using Restylane®, Restylane Silk®, and Juvederm Ultra®.  Model undergoes lip augmentation with Restylane Silk® and shares lip augmentation recovery, expectations and Before and After photos.

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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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I want fuller lips, but I don’t want to look ducky. Is this possible?

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Over the years surgeons have tried many different things to increase the volume and fullness of the lips. Not surprisingly, many of the techniques have been abandoned for producing less than stellar results. Fortunately, there is a safe, natural-looking, convenient … Continue reading →

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