Tag Archives: recovery

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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11 days post op – Crease of nostril bleeding after crying, should I be worried?

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

Q: I’m 11 days post op and found out some bad news and cried for ~ 2 hours. After I saw the crease of my left nostril where my outer stitches were is slightly open and bleeding. This was the … Continue reading →

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6 Days Post-op and All Bruising is Faded to Yellow. However I Notice a Purple Bruise Under my Cast?

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had primary rhinoseptoplasty with turbinate reduction and tip definition/bridge straightening 6 days ago. Went well and healing well. Cast comes off tomorrow. All bruising is yellow now–worse on right side near the worst of the c-curve. From under … Continue reading →

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What if my doctor shaved my hump down too much?

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

Q: I’m 2 weeks post op. I honestly hate my new nose! Everyone keeps telling me it’s the swelling and I’m so tired of hearing that. Swelling has nothing to do with the hump I had. I feel my doctor … 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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Are the nose reshaper products effective or not?

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: My nose is curve. Please tell me if the nose reshaper products are effective or not? A: The nose reshaper products on the market are ineffective at best, and hazard to the safety of your nose at worst.  The … Continue reading →

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Is fascia needed for thick skin?

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

Q: My nose skin is very thick (southeast asian), is fascia still needed? What about DCF? A: While surgeons will vary on technique, I personally prefer to use fascia in a diced cartilage fascia (DCF) technique whenever dorsal augmentation (building … Continue reading →

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Why Are There So Many Revisions Needed After Rhinoplasties?

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: It seems like many people are seeking revisions (sometimes more than one) after a Rhinoplasty? Is this based on the skill of the doctor. I had my nose done over 20 years and was never satisfied. I am planning … Continue reading →

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Can touching/pushing on the ball of your nose really make it droopy?

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I have a habit of pushing down on the ball of my nose. I’ve heard a couple people on here say that they have similar ones, and that their noses eventually become droopy. Is this true? If so, will … Continue reading →

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I Would Like to Have my Septal Extension Grafts Removed. What Are the Risks?

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I am an Asian who had a tip rhinoplasty 3 months ago and strongly dislike the stiffness brought by the caudal septal extension grafts. However, the changes are not noticeable. I have discussed with my surgeon about a revision rhinoplasty … Continue reading →

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