Posts tagged facial plastic surgery
The Search for the Fountain of Youth: Dr. Yoo Weighs In

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.

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Top 5 Things to Expect After 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.

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The Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts of Plastic Surgery

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!

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Aging gracefully or just aging? When injectables are not enough.

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.

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