Profile of Kenneth Yu, Dr

Dr. Kenneth Yu is an elite San Antonio, Texas Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. He is one of the few San Antonio plastic surgeons who are double Board certified in both Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery – and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Kenneth Yu is not only a surgeon but has served the United States military with distinction for over twenty years. His decision to join the U.S. Air Force was influenced by his father, a retired Air Force colonel. The elder Dr. Yu taught his kids the importance of duty and service. Dr. Yu grew up wanting to be a surgeon—becoming an Air Force physician allowed him to do something he loved while serving our country. Having decided to join the Air Force, Dr. Yu attended the United States Air Force Academy right out of high school. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Yu completed his surgical internship in San Antonio, at Wilford Hall Medical Center. After the internship, he got an opportunity to serve as a flight surgeon. As a flight surgeon, Dr. Yu provided medical care directly to pilots, airmen, and their families. He got to experience the operational side of the Air Force and was assigned to a reconnaissance squadron. During the 1 ½ years as a flight surgeon, Dr. Yu deployed and flew in combat missions in support of Operation Deny Flight.

After a brief stint as a flight surgeon, Dr. Yu went on to complete residency training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the world-renowned University of California San Francisco, consistently ranked in top 10 in nation by U.S. News and World Report.

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Procedures of Kenneth Yu, Dr ⁽²⁰⁾

Procedure	Rank in San Antonio	Rank in TX	Rank in US
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in San Antonio: 10	Ranked in TX: 173	Ranked in US: 1487
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in San Antonio: 10	Ranked in TX: 173	Ranked in US: 1487
Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.	Ranked in San Antonio: 8	Ranked in TX: 86	Ranked in US: 888
Jawline Rejuvenation Jawline rejuvenation is a key component to global facial aesthetic rejuvenation.	Ranked in San Antonio: 1	Ranked in TX: 8	Ranked in US: 60
Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.	Ranked in San Antonio: 4	Ranked in TX: 45	Ranked in US: 816
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in San Antonio: 13	Ranked in TX: 199	Ranked in US: 1771
Facial Fat Transfer An injection procedure where fat is harvested from the abdomen using liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into the target areas of the face to create fullness and a younger appearance.	Ranked in San Antonio: 4	Ranked in TX: 54	Ranked in US: 517
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in San Antonio: 12	Ranked in TX: 150	Ranked in US: 1244
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in San Antonio: 10	Ranked in TX: 158	Ranked in US: 1384
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in San Antonio: 18	Ranked in TX: 167	Ranked in US: 1814
Skin Cancer Treatment Skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location and depth, and patient factors like age or other illnesses.	Ranked in San Antonio: 9	Ranked in TX: 77	Ranked in US: 679
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in San Antonio: 3	Ranked in TX: 80	Ranked in US: 630
Hair Restoration Hair restoration is the hair transplant method which involves extracting a linear strip of hair bearing skin from the back or the side of the scalp.	Ranked in San Antonio: 5	Ranked in TX: 46	Ranked in US: 486
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in San Antonio: 12	Ranked in TX: 196	Ranked in US: 2285
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in San Antonio: 11	Ranked in TX: 307	Ranked in US: 4684
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in San Antonio: 8	Ranked in TX: 171	Ranked in US: 1733
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in San Antonio: 6	Ranked in TX: 285	Ranked in US: 2301
Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.	Ranked in San Antonio: 2	Ranked in TX: 46	Ranked in US: 833
Laser Skin Treatment Laser skin treatment delivered with a fractional laser, which leaves microscopic columns of untreated tissue throughout the treatment area.	Ranked in San Antonio: 2	Ranked in TX: 25	Ranked in US: 246
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in San Antonio: 4	Ranked in TX: 170	Ranked in US: 1030