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SKY Facial Plastic Surgery celebrates its 11th year as Ranch & Coast’s Best of San Diego winner and earns top facelift and rhinoplasty honors.

The hardest part of deciding to undergo plastic surgery is “fear of the unknown.” As a facial plastic surgery team, we often find that our most important responsibility is to make sure each patient knows what to expect every step along the way. This is a role we are honored to fill and - based on years of experience with hundreds of patients - we’ve gathered for you our top ten “do’s and don’ts” of plastic surgery. Beyond choosing your plastic surgeon wisely (which is a given!) the below is our carefully curated short list of the things we wish every facial plastic surgery patient knew. We hope sharing our knowledge helps you with your journey to a new you!

Last week we wrapped up a month-long fundraising campaign for Rady Children’s Hospital Del Mar Auxiliary Unit, a group of volunteers that is working tirelessly to raise money to help fund the Hospital’s first pediatric heart transplant surgeries. On Friday, Apr. 10, we presented Unit leaders Judy Rowles and Melinda Tucker with a check for nearly $5,000!!!

In light of the recent news surrounding the coronavirus, we spoke with the President of The Country Friends and together made the difficult decision to cancel our March 25 fundraiser for The Country Friends.

Last night Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla honored its physicians at a special event held at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla. I have privileges at most of the major hospitals in San Diego, which means that I have been invited to be a part of each hospital's medical staff based on my experience and training. This allows me to operate and treat patients at these hospitals. Read more ...

On Oct. 24, SKY was featured on Interiors and Sources, an interior design publication. In Ben Frotscher’s article From Surgeon’s Office to Spa-Like Oasis he discusses our 4S Ranch office’s tranquil and spa-like atmosphere. 

by Amber N. Yoo, MBA Over the last several weeks, we’ve been working closely with our fabulous interior designer, Kelly Hinchman, owner of Studio H, to decide on all of the finishes for our new space in 4S Ranch.  

Yesterday, we closed the office to volunteer for the U-T Kids’ NewsDay  benefitting the Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego. Each year, hundreds of volunteers don yellow aprons and hit the streets to sell special edition newspapers featuring the life changing stories that take place at Rady Children's Hospital.  The nonprofit hospital is recognized as one of the nation's top ten full-service pediatric health facilities, and all Kids' NewsDay proceeds go towards the patients and their families.

Dr. Yoo will be an instructor at the 2012 Rejuvenation of the Aging Face conference, hosted by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The AAFPRS invited Dr. Yoo to be an instructor in the laboratory portion of the conference, where he will teach other facial plastic surgeons advanced techniques.

Why We Love Revision Skincare

They say, “Eyes are the windows to the soul.” Our eyes show emotion and help express how we are feeling. When we are older, our eyes may start to convey the wrong message. There are a lot of reasons for tired-looking eyes, but to keep it simple and (hopefully) entertaining, here are three main reasons.

SKY Facial Plastic Surgery is honored to be featured in San Diego Magazine’s Top Doctor issue. Discover expert care and award-winning results.

Most of my patients come to see me because they want to make their outward appearance reflect how they feel inside – young and vibrant. When we are young, our face appears supple and smooth. We all know what happens when we age. The skin develops wrinkles and sunspots. Everything starts to droop. But, do you know what’s causing those changes? Knowing the answer is the first step to obtaining a more youthful appearance.

Guest written by Lauren Dominguez, our MBA intern. Before the internship started, Lauren scheduled a consultation without telling the team that she was the new intern. In this post, she writes about her SKY experience. Have you ever considered getting plastic surgery or injectables? Whether it be something as noninvasive as Botox or fixing a confidence-killing imperfection with surgery, many of us have that lingering curiosity. What could plastic surgery offer me?

by Denise Hansen Tomorrow is Amber's birthday, so we surprised her with this pretty orchid and a pair of silver earrings. Isn't the purple perfect?  

On Wednesday, August 7, SKY Facial Plastic Surgery hosted it's 5th annual community celebration and charity fundraiser. This year, the chosen charity is the FACE Foundation, a San Diego nonprofit that provides funding to families who cannot afford the life-saving treatment their pet needs. SKY gave away more than $8,000 in treatments, raising $1,644 in donations in just two hours.

We are incredibly grateful for the support we received from the community at last Thursday's celebration of our 1st anniversary in 4S Ranch! We had a great turnout and a lot of fun. Thank you for being a part of our special day.

Congratulations to our Vice President Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. for being selected as an Industry Leader finalist and Woman of the Year nominee for San Diego Magazine's Celebrating Women awards! Celebrating Women honors San Diego's most inspiring female leaders - "our city's dreamers, change makers and mavericks" -  with the Industry Leader being a "dynamic and passionate leader who has a positive influence on others and works tirelessly for causes near and dear to her heart" all while leading a successful business. 

by  Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. We’re all familiar with the “medical caduceus” – the symbol of two serpents wrapped around a winged staff. We see it everywhere – on ambulances, in medical offices, and on medical-related websites. Would you be surprised to know that America’s got it wrong?  

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Dr. Sirius K. Yoo has once again been selected by the San Diego Business Journal as a Healthcare Champion Finalist! The award recognizes doctors whose "performance, demeanor and overall attributes are considered exemplary among both peers and patients.”  

Our very own Dr. Sirius K. Yoo has been selected as a finalist for the 2014 San Diego Business Journal Healthcare Champions award! The award honors doctors whose "performance, demeanor and overall attributes are considered exemplary among both peers and patients." Tomorrow, we will be attending the award ceremony at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park.

One of the most common cosmetic changes my rhinoplasty patients request is removal of their dorsal hump, or the bump on the bridge of their nose that they feel is particularly unflattering when viewed on profile. The typical questions I hear are during the initial consultation include...

Sirius K. Yoo, M.D. has once again been honored by Ranch & Coast Magazine with the Best in San Diego title. Dr. Yoo has also been recognized as San Diego’s top surgeon by Modern Luxury and Union-Tribune and is proud to be a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

Sirius K. Yoo, M.D. has once again been honored by Ranch & Coast Magazine with the Best in San Diego title. This year, he's also been recognized as San Diego’s top surgeon by Modern Luxury and Union-Tribune and is proud to be a 2020 Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

San Diego Magazine featured SKY as one of its top five picks for the month! Hard to believe we edged out the totally adorable puppies and kittens at San Diego Humane Society (where I used to volunteer as a cat photographer) to win the #2 spot!

When Dr. Yoo sees a patient who wants to look more youthful, his recommendations are most often injectables, surgery, or a combination of both, depending on the patient’s facial structure, aesthetic desires, and skin type. When does he recommend one versus the other? In this blog post, we’ll review the different treatment options and what factors Dr. Yoo considers when recommending one over another.

I can't believe that today is the big reveal. Construction is DONE and we are moving in! Kelly Hinchman and her team at Studio H spent the entire day moving in furniture, artwork and accessories. Just like you see on HGTV, we had planned a "reveal" where Dr. Yoo and I walk through the finished space (with no peeking during the day).

If you pick up the April issue of Ranch & Coast Magazine, check out the article on page 66 to learn about the latest advancements in the search for the fountain of youth and see quotes from our facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Sirius K. Yoo! Since Ranch & Coast readers have voted Dr. Yoo the Best Cosmetic Surgeon in San Diego for the past three years, the magazine asked Dr. Yoo to weigh in on the subject.

In many ways, much of the past month was spent supporting one of our favorite nonprofits, Rady Children's Hospital. Amber hosted a technology workshop for hospital volunteers. She also attended two hospital events, including the Miracle Makers gala where she was accompanied by Ashaya!

Day 2 of our new clinic journey! Framing is complete and signage is up—SKY Facial Plastic Surgery is coming to life. Follow our exciting progress.

Interested in cosmetic surgery, but wish you could pay for it in installments? PatientFi helps you get and keep the look you want, within your monthly budget.  

by Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. More exciting progress at the 4S Ranch office! It's amazing what a fresh coat of paint will do to a space!

On Wednesday, March 30, we’re hosting our 3rd annual community celebration and charity fundraiser to benefit The Country Friends, a local nonprofit that helps people in need in our community, with a special focus on women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

by Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. Today is Day 37 of construction. Kelly and I visited the millwork shop that is building our custom furniture to check in on the progress.

If you’re considering Botox or fillers for the first time, there are three things to consider: how you want to look, who is performing the injections, and what type of follow-up care is included.

San Diego Business Journal's annual Women Who Mean Business awards ceremony took place yesterday at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center. In it’s 22nd year, this award recognizes San Diego's most powerful women business leaders and role models. At the event, our Vice President, Amber, was honored as a finalist during the ceremony, which was emceed by Pat Brown and Susan Taylor. Awards of Distinction were presented to Arline Fisch, Magda Marquet, and Joan Embry for their leadership and community service.

New Year’s Eve is almost here, which means it’s time to start planning your next little beauty boost. When you look better, you feel better and who doesn’t want to ring in the new year looking and feeling their best?! Timing is important, so follow our top three beauty tips to ensure you’re looking your best when the ball drops! 

When you think of winter, what do you think of? The holidays? Cold nights spent snuggling next to a crackling fire? Plastic surgery? Wait, you don’t think of plastic surgery? Fun little fact: Winter is the best time of the year to have plastic surgery.  

We had so much fun this morning! Our entire staff participated in supporting a good cause and sold newspapers to raise money for “the kids” of Rady Children’s Hospital.

At SKY Facial Plastic Surgery, we take our patients’ privacy very seriously. In this blog post, Amber gives an introduction to HIPAA, the federal medical privacy law. Have a question about HIPAA? Leave a comment! We may include it in a future blog post.

Dr. Yoo’s been voted Best Facial Plastic Surgeon in San Diego for the fifth year in a row by Ranch & Coast, Rancho Santa Fe's luxury lifestyle magazine!   

by Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. After the site visit today, Kelly Hinchman and I stopped by the millwork shop to check on the furniture that is being custom built for our 4S Ranch office. First, we looked at the progress on the credenzas that will be in the consultation rooms. 

Last Tuesday, we took over one of the busiest intersections in 4S Ranch to volunteer for Kids' NewsDay benefitting the nonprofit Rady Children's Hospital, the only designated pediatric trauma center in the San Diego region. Each year, volunteers across San Diego fill the streets wearing yellow aprons to sell special edition Union Tribune Newspaper featuring heartfelt stories from Rady Children’s Hospital. All proceeds collected from Kids’ NewsDay go towards the hospital’s patients and their families.

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Yoo has been voted Best Facial Plastic Surgeon in San Diego for the fourth year in a row by Ranch & Coast, Rancho Santa Fe's most popular luxury lifestyle magazine!   

He was very professional, but at the same time pleasant. You can see that he enjoys and loves what he does and wants to transmit comfort to every patient. He said that if I had doubts of any kind I could give him a call directly and talk a little bit more. He shows himself to be very open and available to the patient, which I appreciated because most doctors seem too busy to give you their time. You can really feel that Dr. Yoo believes that every patient deserves sincere attention.

by Amber N. Yoo, MBA Over the last several weeks, we’ve been working closely with our fabulous interior designer, Kelly Hinchman, owner of Studio H, to decide on all of the finishes for our new space in 4S Ranch.  

On Wednesday, November 15, 2017, the San Diego Business Journal held its 24th annual Business Women of the Year Awards at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Formerly known as the "Women Who Mean Business" awards, this ceremony honors the top 100 finalists, celebrating some of San Diego's best and brightest women leaders. At SKY, we are incredibly proud of our Vice President and co-founder, Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. for being selected as a finalist for the FOURTH year in a row!

There always seems to be a bit of confusion when people are discussing a mini-facelift versus a full facelift. Online sites claim results between the two dramatically differ, the length of recovery is drastically longer with a full facelift, or even the full facelift takes much longer and costs twice as much as a mini-facelift. This information is not entirely accurate.

Because we are in a newly built building, when we first moved in, many of our patients reported having a hard time finding us. Apparently, GPS systems that don't recognize our address will either reroute patients to  the shopping plaza next door or, in the worst case, take them to our old location in La Jolla! If it is your first time visiting us, we recommend using the directions provided in this post.

On Thursday, December 13, 2018, the San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ) held the annual Business Women of the Year Awards, honoring San Diego's top 100 most impactful women leaders. Celebrating its 25th year, SDBJ’s women’s award program is the longest running in San Diego. At SKY, we are incredibly proud of our Vice President and co-founder, Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. for being selected as a finalist for the FIFTH year in a row!

by Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. We stopped by the 4S Ranch office on Day 77 of construction and are so excited to see the floors and tile totally done! In the lobby, the wall of stacked white quartz looks absolutely stunning.

Summer is one of the best times to live in sunny San Diego! However, before you claim the beach as your home for the next three months, keep in mind that this incredible San Diego sunshine comes with some seriously alarming effects to your skin.  Not only does exposure to sunlight radiation account for more than 90% of premature aging symptoms, but UV radiations can also cause rapid skin discoloration and even cancer. Here are some top skincare tips on how to safely enjoy the sunshine this summer...

Follow Day 23 of our clinic build-out at SKY Facial Plastic Surgery as the drywall takes shape and the transformation continues behind the scenes.

On June 2, 2018, Helen Woodward Animal Center held it's biggest fundraiser of the year, the Spring Fling and SKY is proud to be a sponsor again - for the 5th year!  Since 2014 SKY has been a proud sponsor of this important annual fundraiser that raises vital funding to rescue orphaned animals, provide them with life-saving medical care and give them as long as it takes to find them a home of their own. . We love HWAC and we love being involved every year with this amazing event that keeps the FUN in fundraising!

by Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. It's Day 76 of construction and we are moving in next week!!!! This weekend I got together with Kelly Hinchman, our interior designer, to review the art plan for the space and do some crafts. We've been bouncing ideas for art off of each other for several weeks, but now we need to sit down and finalize our plan. We placed a piece of wax paper over the floor plan and marked out where art is needed. Next, we looked at all of our options and set aside our favorites. Then, we used the budget and measurements to determine which pieces will go where.

Want runway worthy eyes? Turn heads at the Races with our #EyesonthePrize custom eye treatment package valued at $557, but you can get it for just $357 while supplies last! You save $200 and we’ll donate $50 to Nine Months Matter, a nonprofit we love to support!

SKY Facial Plastic Surgery's Co-Founder Nominated for San Diego Magazine's Education Rising Star Award — SKY Facial Plastic Surgery

We recently had a patient come in for Radiesse treatment, so I thought I’d share her experience (with her permission) so that others could know what to expect.

by Amber N. Yoo, MBA  If you have the April issue of Ranch & Coast magazine handy, might I suggest flipping to page 31 where I can be spotted holding a puppy next to a gorgeous black BMW? Yep, the photo shoot for Helen Woodward Animal Center’s annual Spring Fling that I blogged about last month has hit the presses!  

If you picked up this month’s issue of Ranch & Coast Magazine, you may have noticed that our very own, Dr. Yoo, was featured as a Portrait in Excellence! Here’s the article:

Join our “herd” as we run and fundraise for the rhinos at the Safari Park Half Marathon on Sunday, May 5, 2013! 2013 will be The SKY Team’s second year participating in the Safari Park Half Marathon. Helping animals is my greatest passion, and I am fortunate to have the support of Dr. Yoo, Denise, and Ariana.  Dr. Yoo runs and we volunteer the day of the event.

On June 6, Dr. Yoo and Michael attended Helen Woodward Animal Center's Spring Fling. Helen Woodward Animal Center is a charity that rescues orphaned animals and provides animal-centric educational and therapeutic programs for people. The Spring Fling is the Rancho Santa Fe charity's biggest fundraiser of the year -- and we wouldn't have missed it for the world! This year, we were proud to be event sponsors!

Day 3 - Millwork and Sinks — SKY Facial Plastic Surgery

Day 4 - Up Above — SKY Facial Plastic Surgery

Do an online search for "liquid facelift" and you'd think the procedure was meant for everyone. Celebrity rags are claiming it's the beauty secret of Hollywood stars. MediSpas, dermatology clinics, and even family practices are touting its benefits. With all the hype liquid facelifts are getting, I think it's time we discussed a few myths about this trendy procedure.

Turtlenecks and strategically draped scarves do not have to be a fashion staple anymore for women over 40!  We all know that the neck is one of the first places to show signs of aging, which is why it’s always surprising how few skincare products actually target this fear-inducing area. No wonder Nectifirm, Revision Skincare's anti-aging cream specifically formulated for the neck, is so popular with our patients! 

Introducing the latest game-changing injectable, Kybella! Kybella is the first FDA-approved injectable that helps dissolve fat. Yes, you read that correctly; there is now a non-surgical option to get rid of that stubborn fat underneath your chin. This liquid injectable has an active ingredient called deoxycholic acid, a fat-absorbing substance that is naturally found in our bodies. Once injected, fat cells underneath the chin are destroyed, and the fat cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, which means the results are PERMANENT!

by Amber N. Yoo, MBA Sunday, May 5, was a big day for The SKY Team. We woke before the sun came up and made our way to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park for the nonprofit’s 3rd annual half marathon. Read about our day and the special tent we won ...

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Yoo was named Best Cosmetic Surgeon by Ranch & Coast Magazine! Ranch & Coast was first established in 1983 as an exclusive Rancho Santa Fe community publication. Today, the self-dubbed "Ultimate Lifestyle" magazine is one of San Diego's favorite luxury publications.

While being a cosmetic surgeon certainly puts me in the “beauty” industry, I never considered myself an expert on eyelashes until several of my patients began asking me how they could get fuller, longer eyelashes. For the past couple of years, as a courtesy to my patients, I’ve carried  Latisse, a prescription medication that is applied to the upper eyelids for longer, fuller, darker lashes.

by Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. It's Day 58 of construction on our new office in 4S Ranch and the cabinetry has arrived at the site for installation! The cabinetry was built offsite according to the the "shop drawings" that are based off of the original construction documents and measurements taken at the site. Right now, individual units (e.g. a stack of drawers) are sitting in various rooms of the new space, waiting to be unpacked and installed. 

by Amber N. Yoo, MBA If you've never cuddled an 8-week old puppy while wearing a ball gown, I highly recommend it.  Last week, I had the good fortune of participating in a Ranch & Coast magazine photo shoot for Helen Woodward Animal Center’s annual Spring Fling . Those of us on the event’s planning committee got decked out in our finest and posed around three handsome Bimmers (BMW is an event sponsor) holding an assortment of adorable, fluffy puppies.

b y Denise Hansen For more than 25 years, October has been designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  During this time, great strides have been made in the fight against this deadly disease.  Those of us whose lives have been impacted by a diagnosis of breast cancer are acutely aware that there is much more to be done, and that is why I am committed to raising awareness and funds to continue the fight.

We offering financing options through Prosper Healthcare Lending, a nationwide patient financing company that specializes in cosmetic surgery. Prosper Healthcare Lending connects you with simple interest installment loans from multiple lenders. Learn the benefits of funding and how to apply.

by Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. Construction has started on our new space in 4S Ranch! On Friday, the general contractor "snapped the lines," which means they drew the layout on the floor of the space. We walked the space to make sure that everything looked right. The photo below shows where the walls will be for the exam rooms and the hallway handwashing station.

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Yoo has been voted Best Cosmetic Surgeon in San Diego for the third year in a row by Ranch & Coast, Rancho Santa Fe's popular luxury lifestyle magazine!   

Follow a real patient’s rhinoplasty journey at SKY Facial Plastic Surgery—from consultation to recovery—and see their honest review of their new nose.

by Ariana Fierro There's nothing like fudge at 10 in the morning! Today, the mom of one of our patients brought us a huge slab of delicious fudge as a thank you for taking care of her son. Dr. Yoo surgically removed a benign tumor from his neck and he is doing well. We love making our patients happy!  

I decided to take the plunge. I've been thinking about the recommendations that Dr. Yoo made at my consultation. I decided to get Botox. It took me a while to come to the conclusion, but I am very happy that I did. In this blog post, I share my experience as a first-time Botox patient.

We are very proud to announce that the Institute for Medical Quality (IMQ) has awarded our surgery center with 3-year accreditation, the longest term that a surgical facility can get. IMQ, the "quality arm" of the California Medical Association, recently completed a rigorous on-site inspection and concluded that our policies, procedures and practices provide the highest standard of care for our surgery patients.

An article authored by Dr. Yoo appeared in the July 2012 issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, the premier journal of the facial plastic surgery community. The article discusses a novel technique to maintain the width of the middle portion of the nose in patients undergoing dorsal hump reduction.

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Yoo has once again been voted Best Cosmetic Surgeon in San Diego by Ranch & Coast, Rancho Santa Fe's popular luxury lifestyle magazine!   

We are incredibly grateful for the warm welcome we received from the community at our March 27 Grand Opening celebration!

On Nov. 5, SKY’s Vice President, Amber, will be honored as a finalist for the San Diego Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business award! Each winner’s biography will be included in the supplement as well as information on all of the finalists. The SKY Team is celebrating Amber’s accomplishment and acknowledge how well deserved this is. Amber attended the University of Florida and received her Bachelor's in Business Administration with a specialization in Physics. She continued on at the University of Florida to receive her Master’s in Business Administration graduating with highest honors.

Last week, we attended San Diego Business Journal's 2014 Healthcare Champions award ceremony where Dr. Yoo was named a finalist!  The distinction honors doctors whose "performance, demeanor and overall attributes are considered exemplary among both peers and patients."

by Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. It's Day 68 of construction and it's Valentine's Day! What better way to celebrate Valentine's than falling in love with pretty things at Studio H? We stopped by to review suggested art and accessories for the new office in 4S Ranch. The first piece was hard to miss -- a substantial original work of art called "Meteor Shower" in a gorgeous blue with pops of metallic shimmer.

  by Amber Yoo, M.B.A. You know you work with pretty cool people when they choose a murder mystery dinner show for the team holiday outing! Earlier this month, we offered Ariana and Denise three choices for an outing: dinner at Escondido’s Vintana, a dinner cruise during San Diego Bay’s Parade of Lights, or a murder mystery dinner show by The Dinner Detective. To our delight, they chose the murder mystery dinner show.  

Today, Amber was honored as a finalist at San Diego Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business awards ceremony. We are delighted that Amber has been selected as a finalist for the past three years!

by Amber N. Yoo, MBA We are proud of Amber's involvement in planning Helen Woodward Animal Center's 25th annual Spring Fling charity auction! Read about her experience attending the event.  

Have you ever felt like you have lot of questions, but do not know how to ask?  We’ve come up with a list of four questions for you to ask that will help you make an informed decision when considering plastic surgery.

by Ariana Fierro When Dr. Yoo isn't visiting with our wonderful patients, what is he up to? Today, he was getting his photo updated for Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla's physician directory. Read more ...

Last week, Amber traveled to her old college town of Gainesville, Florida to be honored as a University of Florida (UF) alumnus leading one of the top 100 fastest growing "Gator" companies. 

This year, Dr. Yoo was once again featured in San Diego Magazine's Top Doctor Issue! In case you missed it, here’s the article:

Last night I stopped by the new Snooze Eatery in Del Mar Highlands Town Center to show my support for Helen Woodward Animal Center's (HWAC) annual Home 4 the Holidays adoption campaign.

We are so thankful for the support we received from all of our wonderful patients at last Thursday’s celebration for Dr. Yoo being named Best Cosmetic Surgeon by Ranch & Coast Magazine. The turnout was amazing and we had a blast!

by Ariana Fierro On the 11th anniversary of 9/11, we reflect on those we lost and how far we've come. On behalf of The SKY Team, thank you to the firefighters, police officers, and citizens who worked hard to save the lives of our fellow Americans on that painful day in 2001.  Our heart goes out to the families who lost someone in this tragedy to our nation. And we are forever thankful to the brave men and women in uniform who risked and lost their lives to fight for our freedom.

♫ Take me out to the ballgame, Take me out with the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack... ♫ The SKY Team attended the July 8 Padres game against the Cincinnati Reds.

When you're serious about undergoing facial plastic surgery, of course you want to go the best surgeon regardless of location. We have patients fly in regularly to have their surgery done by Dr. Yoo. Find out why.

The following article written by Dr. Sirius K. Yoo was published in the fall issue of Connect the Docs' newsletter and distributed to San Diego physicians. Vision is arguably our most important sense. Good eyesight is a gift that many of us are born with. We depend on sight to navigate our daily activities, to see our loved ones and to experience the beautiful world we live in. We often don’t realize the true value of good vision until it’s gone.

On May 1, we were proud sponsors of the 6th annual Bags & Baubles fundraiser for the FACE Foundation, a San Diego nonprofit dedicated to funding life-saving veterinary care to pets in need.

Congratulations to Dr. Yoo for running in the Safari Park Half Marathon! The run was a fundraiser for the Safari Park's family of critically endangered Sumatran tigers. According to the Safari Park, "This year’s race will help raise funds to give these big cats an enriching, naturalistic new habitat with cascading waterfalls and areas that resemble abandoned farms with terraced rice paddies where the tigers will have many diverse areas to play and explore."

SKY Facial Plastic Surgery is featured in print! See our spotlight in top publications and learn more about our expert care and facial aesthetic services.

The weekend of October 29, 2010, Dr. Yoo will be a lecturer at the Stanford Facial Plastic Surgery Course. Dr. Yoo will lecture on "preservation of the midvault structure during reduction rhinoplasty" (how to maintain optimal breathing function when reducing the size of the nose). Dr. Yoo is among several experts invited to teach residents, fellows and attendings beginning and advanced facial plastic surgery techniques.

by Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. It's Day 64 of construction and Utgard is getting ready to install crown molding in the consultation rooms and offices!

by Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. You are going to be shocked by the progress in today's post! (Well, I am at least.) This week, the drywall is being prepped for paint. All of the seams where the drywall panels join together are covered with plaster in order to create a smooth, seamless wall to paint.

We were featured in the 92011 Magazine! See the full article.

Day 17 - Speakers, Data & Plumbing — SKY Facial Plastic Surgery

After months of research, you've finally decided to go through with elective surgery. This tends to be the stage when patients become most nervous because they don't know what to expect. It's normal to feel nervous! Read your pre-op packet closely and make a list of any questions you have so that you can ask your surgeon at your pre-op appointment. Also, keep in mind the top 5 things to expect after plastic surgery, listed below. We've included a special focus on facial plastic surgery (our specialty) as well as some of our best insider tips to help speed up the recovery process.

As San Diegans, we are fortunate to enjoy a relatively mild climate year-round.  Still, mild as it is, wintertime presents a real challenge when it comes to keeping our skin looking and feelings its best.  The dry, cold winter air and the use of indoor heat can rob the moisture from our skin, leaving us feeling itchy and flaky.  Fortunately, making just a few simple changes to your daily regimen can improve skin’s suppleness and restore a healthy glow.

by  Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. This past weekend, we had a fun team outing!  We met up at Great News! for a chef’s class on knife basics. The 3-hour class, taught by Executive Chef  Katherine Emmenegger, covered the anatomy of a knife, the correct form for handling a knife, how to chop basic vegetables, and proper knife care.

Day 26 - Fun at Kelly's — SKY Facial Plastic Surgery

Today is Day 72 of construction at the 4S Ranch office and it's a big day! We're nearing the finish line ... a LOT is going on. In the lobby, we used a laser to review the placement and scale of our sign behind the reception desk. 

by Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. On Day 75 of construction, the floors are going in!

Learn how SKY Facial Plastic Surgery was founded on a vision of excellence, artistry, and personalized care in facial aesthetics and reconstructive surgery.

The Kardashian isn’t the only family you should keep up with! Introducing Juvederm, the famous family of fillers that includes Juvederm Ultra XC, Juvederm Ultra Plus XC, and Juvederm Voluma. Being some of the most popular fillers, we think it’s important for our readers to get to know this family a little bit better.

On October 21, the SKY Team will be volunteering for U-T Kids’ NewsDay, a benefit for Rady Children’s Hospital. Every year U-T San Diego prints a special edition paper that, along with all the regular sections, highlights heroic stories of children who have benefitted from the outstanding, life-changing care at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. In the past 24 years Kids’ NewsDay has raised over $2.8 million dollars and hopes to reach $3 million at tomorrow’s event. 

San Diego Magazine's 10th annual Woman of the Year Awards returned last night. Our Vice President, Amber, had the honor of being named one of the top finalists for this prestigious recognition. Dr. Yoo and Amber were in attendance at the event, which was held at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla.

Day 7 - Drywall, Insulation & Electrical — SKY Facial Plastic Surgery

Since choosing "finishes" (flooring, paint colors, fabric, etc.) with our interior designer Kelly Hinchman, we’ve been working on finalizing the Construction Documents (CDs), which are the set of blue prints the construction team will use. The CDs are incredibly detailed, down to where each electrical outlet will be placed. Now we can close our eyes and visualize walking through the finished space.

Last week, our VP, Amber attended San Diego Business Journal's 2014 Women Who Mean Business award ceremony where she was named a finalist!  Congratulations to all those who were honored in this years event! We are so proud to have our own "woman who means business" work with us everyday.

Last month, one of our wonderful patients—who we’ll call “Jane”—gave me permission to “shadow” her during her cosmetic surgery experience. I first met Jane at her consultation visit. She wanted a more youthful look around her neck and jawline. In order to achieve her desired look, Dr. Yoo recommended a mini facelift.

On Wednesday, August 8, we’re hosting our 4th annual community celebration and charity fundraiser to benefit The Country Friends, a local nonprofit that helps people in need in our community, with a special focus on women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

You're cordially invited to our 1st anniversary celebration! Can you believe it's been a year since we've opened our 4S Ranch location?!

In the winter of 2015, supermodel Kendall Jenner opened up about her struggle with acne since the eighth grade. She shared that it “ruined [her] feeling of self-esteem” and how she often covered her face with her hands when speaking with people. We hear similar stories from our patients at SKY. Women use bangs to hide forehead blemishes. Men grow beards to cover unsightly skin. Young adults photograph themselves from a certain side, to hide an undesirable perspective. We are constantly bombarded by media featuring models with flawless skin, making it refreshing to hear Jenner’s authenticity. We can all relate to the struggle for seeming perfection.

by Amber N. Yoo, MBA Last Wednesday marked our final day at the La Jolla office. After seeing our last patient for the day, we packed up all of our medical supplies, turned off the lights, and closed the door forever on a “home” that we’ve loved for the past three years.  

by Denise Hansen The Senta Clinic, of which SKY Facial Plastic Surgery, Inc. is a division, was a sponsor for the San Diego Brain Tumor Foundation's 2nd annual "Step and Support" 5K Walk/Run. On September 22, a team of 13 Senta employees and family members (including me!) participated in the event, walking two loops around Point Loma's Liberty Station park.

Dr. Yoo found this parakeet in front of a local grocery store tonight. The bird is not afraid of humans and kept flying into the glass doors. We think it is someone's lost pet. With the help of the store's staff, Dr. Yoo got the bird into a paper bag with holes punched in it, purchased some birdseed and took her home.

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Sirius K. Yoo for running the San Dieguito Half Marathon this past Sunday (yes, on Valentine’s Day)! The race was a fundraiser for community service projects and local charitable causes. A historic race, the San Dieguito Half Marathon is one of America’s oldest half marathons now in its 48th year. 

When searching for the best plastic surgeon, most people know to look for a surgeon who is board certified, but what they don’t realize is that board certification is a very broad/general qualification. We’re sharing our insider knowledge to help you know what to look for when searching for the best plastic surgeon. 

Last week, The Washington Post reported the results of the new study led by behavioral researchers Jason Rogers and Abbe Macbeth that gives validity to the so-called Resting Bitch Face (RBF), a meme that took the Internet by storm in 2013 and largely focuses on celebrities.

The duo who own and operate this family-run business, Dr. Yoo, our facial plastic surgeon, and Amber, our vice president, are featured in the spring issue of the 92127 Magazine! Dr. Yoo and Amber are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary this month.

by Amber N. Yoo, M.B.A. It’s time for our second HIPAA lesson! The Privacy Rule protects all protected health information (PHI) transmitted in any medium (electronic, paper or oral) by a covered entity or its business associates. In this lesson, we'll cover what I consider the three most important parts of HIPAA’s Privacy Rule: uses and disclosures of PHI, notice, and access.