Meet Dr. Yu

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Specialized Oculofacial Care: Your Trusted Surgeon in Colorado Springs

Dr. Caroline Yu who specializes in blepharoplasty, ptosis, skin cancer repair, lesion removals, Botox and more.

ABOUT Dr. Yu

Dr. Caroline Yu is a board-certified ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This includes experience with both cosmetic procedures around the eyes such as upper and lower blepharoplasties and endoscopic browlifts as well as reconstructive procedures following cancer, trauma, and other injuries.

Dr. Caroline Yu performing a surgery.

Dr. Yu completed her undergraduate education at the California Institute of Technology, where she graduated with honors and was a member of the women’s tennis team. She earned her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. She went on to complete her internship and ophthalmology residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She matriculated in an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowship at Mayo Clinic, where she received extensive training in a range of complex eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital surgeries. She is one of the few oculoplastic surgeons in the world to have participated in a face transplant surgery.

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Yu has contributed to numerous research projects, including research on thyroid eye disease, periorbital and orbital cancers, and face transplantation. Dr. Yu has contributed over 27 publications to the medical literature, given talks at national meetings, and served on the editorial board of EyeRounds. Her clinical skills and academic achievements earned her many awards during her training, including the W.M. Keck Foundation Medical Scholarship and the Knights Templar Eye Foundation Travel Grant. 

Dr. Yu emphasizes on taking the time to understand her patients' goals as she understands that each patient's priorities are unique.  Her combination of artistry, strong scientific background, and attention to detail allows her to produce optimal results for her patients.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Yu enjoys painting, tennis, hiking with her husband Daniel and beloved rescue dog Ellie, running, baking, trying new restaurants, and traveling. As a newly minted Coloradan, she hopes to become an avid skier and to conquer as many 14ers as she can. 

Bride and groom kneeling down, touching foreheads to a dog with ceremonial flowers around its neck, outdoors with trees and rocky formations in the background.

What people are saying.

  • What a great experience. Dr. Yu is an exceptional surgeon and is also pleasant and personable. This makes for a winning combination. She took the time to explain everything, answered all questions, performed a meticulously and honestly painless job on both of my eyelids. Recovery was easy, uncomplicated, and the results are exactly what I wanted—no “surprised” look—just natural and normal. I could not be happier with my treatment, my procedure and my results at the hands of this talented doctor. (The office staff members are also pleasant and professional. Another winning combination)

    - Ms. Hayden via Google Reviews

  • Dr. Yu recently performed surgery on both of my eyes. She did a most excellent job. She had the gentlest touch and has many years of experience. There was absolutely no pain. I totally recovered within 2 weeks. Highly recommend her for anything regarding eye surgery.

    - Mr. Douthit via Google Reviews

  • I’m a patient of Dr. Yu who recently had eyelid surgery to improve my vision. I felt welcomed, listen to, consulted regarding the possibility of and then the reality of my surgery. Dr. Yu was extremely thorough in her exams and communication with me. I especially appreciated her willingness to begin my surgery with only local anesthetic per my request. She did not hesitate when we had the conversation regarding my being awake during the surgery. She looked at me, smiled and said “let’s do it”! And so we did and all went perfectly wow.
    I would recommend Dr. Yu to anyone needing Specialized eye surgery.

    - Ms. Davison via Google Reviews

  • I was very impressed with Dr. Yu at my very first appointment with her. She was very professional yet friendly. She explained what I needed to solve my issues and what would happen. The surgery was smooth and painless. The recovery was also smooth. I am so pleased with the results and I'm not even completely healed. I would definitely recommend her for a fantastic Dr. and surgeon.

    - Ms. Trimble via Google Reviews

  • Dr. Yu was very patient and kind with my elderly father. Surgery went beautifully. She is precise and professional, yet personable.

    -Ms. Taylor via Google Reviews

  • Dr. Yu and her staff were very accommodating and made me feel at ease about my eyelid surgery. I was very pleased with the outcome and would select her again for any follow ups.

    -Mr. Teague via Google Reviews

  • Dr. Yu is absolutely wonderful! I had upper eyelid surgery and am already beginning to heal after only one week. She was so compassionate and friendly and artistic in determining the most beautiful way to change drooping eyelids into youthful ones. Dr. Yu is up on the most modern procedures of how to quickly heal as well. Highly recommend her 🤩

    - Kathy via Google Reviews

  • I was so happy with my experience with Dr Yu. She was so kind, knowledgeable, and compassionate. She understood my request and I am extremely pleased with my results. There was very little pain and a quick recovery. You can trust Dr Yu!

    - Ms. Meyer via Google Reviews

  • Dr Yu quickly identified my peripheral vision deficit and droopy eyelids and did corrective surgery. I appreciated her detailed post-operative instructions and her caring, professional and personable manner. I highly recommend Dr Yu.

    - Ms. Gerrard-Gough via Google Reviews

Dr. Yu’s Before & afters

  • Close-up of a person's eyes before and after right-sided blepharoplasty surgery, showing improved skin appearance around the eyes in the after image.

    Right-sided blepharoplasty and brow ptosis repair

  • Comparison of the eyes of an individual, showing the eyelids and surrounding skin with visible differences in skin texture and wrinkles after an upper and lower blepharoplasty surgery.

    UPPER & LOWER BLEPHAROPLASTY

  • Close-up of a person's eyes before and after eyelid ptosis surgery and eyebrow lift, showing reduced eyelid drooping and puffiness in the after image.

    PTOSIS REPAIR & EYEBROW LIFT

  • This image shows an older Asian women's before and after photo of her upper eyelid blepharoplasty showing significant decrease in excess skin and opening her eyes up more to see better

    Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

  • Close-up images of a person's eyes, showing a before-and-after comparison of an entropion surgical repair with the first photo showing irritation and tearing and the after looking for comfortable

    Left Entropion Repair

  • Pictured is a woman with her before and photos from her blepharoplasty surgery to correct her droopy eyelids aka dermatochalasis

    Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

  • Close-up of a person's eyes before and after treatment, showing the removal of a basal cell skin cancer around the eyes and the after image showing the Mohs repair

    MOHS RECONSTRUCTION

  • It is a before and after photo of an upper eyelid blepharoplasty on a 66 year old women showing significant decrease in excess skin on her eyelids.

    Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

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