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After removal of the implant and graft, will I be able to push my nose up and side-to-side? Will my nose collapse?

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hello. I had a silicon implant and cartilage graft rhinoplasty about 1.5 years ago. I am unable to touch my nose as carelessly as I could before b/c the tip is hard and won’t move in certain ways. After … Continue reading →

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What is the Asian Rhinoplasty recovery time?

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: How long does the bruising last? I will be travelling from Canada to Beverly Hills to get my Asian rhinoplasty done. I will be staying there for 10 days, and will fly home 7 days post op. Will the … Continue reading →

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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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Is it alright if I have one cigarette each day after having rhinoplasty done two weeks ago?

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

Q: I’m seventeen years old & had rhinoplasty done two weeks ago. My doctor took a bump off my nose since my nose was broken for eleven years & I had breathing problems. I have dissolvable stitches on the inside … Continue reading →

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Bad scar after rhinoplasty?

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

Q: I had an open rhinoplasty 14 months ago. I have a terrible scar. (I have no history of bad scarring and usually heal well). My nose has various other issues as well, and I plan on having a revision … Continue reading →

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Asian ethnicity but given a Caucasian nose post op. Prosthetic looking nose, tip looks like a ball. What should I do?

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I’m 10 days post op. I am Asian but live in another country. I had rhino and fat transfer to chin. Yesterday, splint was removed. I was shocked to see a Caucasian nose on my face. Nose tip looks … Continue reading →

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My nose tip is too high after nose surgery. Will it drop down?

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I got a nose job done 1 week ago and my nose tip is too high and looks bad now, will it drop down soon? A: The tip will definitely lose some projection and some rotation (come down and come … Continue reading →

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I need a rhinoplasty. I am an Asian male wanting to have a better looking nose.

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: My alar from sideview is hanging, what procedure needed to fix that? Also in worm’s eye view I am not sure if I need Alarplasty, hope not as I hate scars. I see many photos online with so ugly … Continue reading →

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How can I achieve slightly wider nostrils?

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hi I was just wondering if my nostrils can be stretched open ever so slightly…or would I need a whole nose reconstruction for this to be possible…also would there be scarring? A: There are a few ways your nostrils … Continue reading →

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What is the likelihood that I will vomit after rhinoplasty?

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: My surgery is scheduled for Friday May 30th, and my biggest fear is vomiting post op. My Dr. is loading me up with anti-nausea meds including the patch to wear on my neck. Will this reduce the chance that … Continue reading →

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