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Dr. Arthur Yu, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Arcadia, California

Dr. Arthur Yu, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Arcadia, California
4.84(81 ratings)

Consultation $80

In Dr. Arthur Yu's own words

How Dr. Arthur Yu describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • Sometimes the biggest change isn’t about looking “different” — it’s about looking softer, more balanced, and naturally refreshed
  • It was about better proportion, better support, and a more balanced midface overall
  • The goal isn’t to change your nose—it’s to make the proportions work better together
  • Sometimes the best results are the ones you can’t immediately pinpoint

Specialization

  • The TipLyftTM procedure focuses on achieving a more defined nasal tip.

Technique

  • Dr. Arthur Yu's practice avoids injecting the lower lip into a single "sausage" shape, instead separating it and injecting two distinct points to create a symmetrical, two-part appearance.
  • The practice achieves its aesthetic goals by improving facial harmony and restoring support in specific areas.
  • The practice's technique involves improving tip projection first, then adding a small amount of filler to balance the bridge-to-tip transition.

Results

  • The practice aims for a balance of sharper definition in specific areas and softer contours where appropriate.
  • Dr. Arthur Yu's practice aims to ensure the entire nose, including the nasal tip and columella, exhibits luminosity from all angles.
  • Dr. Arthur Yu's practice achieves symmetrical nostrils in their patients.
  • The expected outcome of the practice's approach is an overall expression that feels less tired and more refined, without altering the individual's inherent appearance.

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About

Dr. Arthur Yu, MD is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Arcadia, California. He focuses on achieving natural-looking results that enhance a patient's existing appearance, aiming for a refreshed, softer, and more balanced look rather than dramatic alterations. Dr. Yu believes the most impactful aesthetic changes are often subtle, emphasizing a balance of sharper definition where it matters and softer contours where appropriate. For nose refinement, Dr. Yu aims to improve proportions for overall facial harmony, focusing on a defined angle, smoother transitions, and better support, noting that some profiles benefit more from improved direction than increased volume. In facial fat grafting, his objective is a refreshed, softer appearance by improving facial harmony and restoring support in specific areas, leading to a less tired, more refined expression. Dr. Yu utilizes ultrasound for clearer visualization beneath the skin, enabling safer and more informed treatment planning, particularly for patients with a history of filler. He also offers TipLyft™ for subtle nasal tip refinement and ONDA PRO with Coolwaves® technology to improve skin firmness and contour in localized areas, seeking smoother, tighter-looking, and more defined results.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Arthur Yu, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Nonsurgical Nose Job

$1,800

1 patient report · 2023

About typicalTypical in California: $675–$1,900 (median $1,000, 8 reports) compare ↗

Breast Fat Transfer

$8,000

1 patient report · 2017

Below typicalTypical in California: $9,000–$19,500 (median $15,000, 10 reports) compare ↗

Brazilian Butt Lift

$8,999

1 patient report · 2020

About typicalTypical in California: $7,720–$12,890 (median $9,500, 35 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Arthur Yu

Sourced directly from Dr. Arthur Yu's social posts and replies.

How does Dr. Yu use ultrasound in his practice, especially for dermal fillers?
Dr. Yu utilizes ultrasound to gain a clearer view of what is happening beneath the skin's surface, which aids in safer and more informed treatment planning. This is particularly helpful for patients with a history of dermal fillers, as ultrasound can visualize product remaining beneath the skin, even years after injection (e.g., 7 years post-injection). This visual information is crucial for accurate patient assessment.
What is Dr. Yu's approach and expected outcome for TipLyft™?
Dr. Yu's TipLyft™ procedure focuses on refining details like achieving a more defined nasal tip and a cleaner transition from the bridge to the tip. His technique involves first improving tip projection, then adding a small amount of filler to balance the bridge-to-tip transition, which can create a smoother profile and a more defined double-C line. The goal is not to make the nose simply 'higher,' but to achieve better proportion, better support, and a more balanced midface. The change is surprisingly subtle, designed to make features photograph softer and the overall look feel more effortless, without dramatic alterations or making a person look like a different person. He notes that a lack of nasal tip projection and support can make the midface feel slightly heavier and the philtrum appear longer, and that small details in the nasal tip can become very noticeable in photos, especially when smiling or in candid shots.
What are Dr. Yu's goals for gynecomastia surgery and what is the typical recovery timeline?
For gynecomastia surgery, Dr. Yu's aesthetic goal is to achieve a flatter, more defined chest without an 'overdone' appearance, reducing excess fullness to create a cleaner, natural-looking chest contour. At 3 months post-operation, the chest shape is typically much more balanced, with continued healing and settling expected.
What is ONDA PRO and what are its benefits in Dr. Yu's practice?
ONDA PRO utilizes Coolwaves® technology to target localized areas, helping to improve skin firmness and overall body contour. Dr. Yu finds it ideal for refining the abdomen and bringing more definition back to the waistline. The focus is on improving definition in areas that can make the profile feel heavy, rather than making the face look 'smaller.' The treatment aims for smoother, tighter-looking skin and more defined contours, without requiring dramatic transformation.
What are Dr. Yu's insights on facial appearance and rejuvenation?
Dr. Yu notes that looking tired can often be attributed to volume loss and facial balance issues, not solely to inherent features. He believes that even subtle aesthetic adjustments, such as adding structure around the jawline, can make the entire face appear cleaner, lighter, more balanced, and more awake.

Patient Experience

Dr. Arthur Yu Review Summary

4.3
Dr. Yu receives consistently high ratings across various platforms. He averages a 4.3 out of 5 stars, with patients praising his expertise and the friendly staff. While some reviews mention high costs and lack of desired results, the overall sentiment is positive, reflecting his reputation as a top plastic surgeon.

Ratings from Other Platforms

premiercosmeticla.com

4.9 out of 5

Based on 87 reviews

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healthgrades.com

3.9 out of 5

Based on 11 reviews

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health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 312 reviews

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realself.com

4.2 out of 5

Based on 6 reviews

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doctor.webmd.com

4.3 out of 5

Based on 58 reviews

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care.healthline.com

3.9 out of 5

Based on 11 reviews

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Dr. Arthur Yu, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Arcadia, California

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Arcadia, California

Office Information

Where does Dr. Arthur Yu practice?

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59 Las Tunas Dr., Arcadia, California

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Education & Experience

Education

Shanghai School Of
Shanghai Medical University

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Arthur Yu online?
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Does Dr. Arthur Yu offer telehealth?
The information provided doesn't mention telehealth services.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Arthur Yu?
Patient reviews range from highly positive experiences with procedures like TipLyft and facials, praising the staff and Dr. Yu's precision, to some negative feedback regarding cost and results. Several patients express interest in or satisfaction with breast fat transfer.
What areas of care does Dr. Arthur Yu cater to?
Dr. Yu specializes in cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery. He offers a variety of procedures, including liposuction, nonsurgical nose jobs, microneedling, Botox, facials, Brazilian butt lifts, and breast fat transfers. For nose refinement, Dr. Yu focuses on achieving a profile proportional to the face, emphasizing a defined angle, smoother transitions, and overall balance rather than simply increasing height. His goal is to improve the nose's proportions to harmonize with other facial features, ensuring better support and a balanced midface. He believes some facial profiles benefit more from improved direction than increased volume. In facial fat grafting, the objective is to create a refreshed, softer appearance that enhances the patient's natural self, avoiding significant alterations. This is achieved by improving facial harmony and restoring support in specific areas, leading to a less tired and more refined expression without losing individual identity. Across all procedures, Dr. Yu aims for a balance of sharper definition in specific areas and softer contours where appropriate, always prioritizing natural-looking results.