Kapuso actor Dustin Yu has opened up about his decision to undergo nose enhancement surgery, revealing that the procedure was primarily done for health reasons—not cosmetic.
In a candid interview with Ogie Diaz, Dustin explained that he used to suffer from sleep apnea, a condition that disrupted his breathing during sleep and led to frequent nightmares and poor rest.
“May sleep apnea kasi ako before. Maliit ‘yung passage ng breathing ko tapos binabangungot ako. Bad sleep talaga every day,” Dustin shared. “Pareho kami ni David [Licauco] kaya kami naging close. Until now, ‘yung boses ko ngongo dahil sa sleep apnea pero sinabay na siya [enhancement]. So, naging happy ako na bumagay lalo.”
Dustin, a former celebrity housemate in ‘Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition’, said he struggled during the first few days of the reality show due to public criticism of his looks.
“First 2–3 days, parang hindi ako makatulog. Sabi ko, ‘Hala, ano [ang] nangyayari sa buhay ko?’” he recalled. “Worried ako sa business ko, sa family ko. Nakakahiya na siguro lumabas. ‘Naku, wala na ata akong career, patay,’ sabi ko.”
He added that he even considered apologizing to his management: “Nagso-sorry na ako sa mga management. Sabi ko, ‘Hindi ko talaga sinasadya na ganito ‘yung mangyayari sa akin kasi nagpakatotoo lang naman ako,’ malay ko ba?”
Dustin also addressed comparisons to fellow Kapuso actor and entrepreneur David Licauco, with some accusing him of copying David’s business style.
“Siya ‘yung mentor ko sa negosyo. Sunud-sunuran ako sa kanya dati. Aminado naman talaga ako… Talagang kinukopya ko lang. Inaaral ko talaga,” he admitted. “So, sinabi niya sa akin, ‘Magtayo ka na lang ng sarili mo, magsimula ka sa fried chicken.’ Doon nagsimula, nag-start ako ng small business.”
Since the interview aired, Dustin has received a wave of positive comments from netizens who praised his honesty and vulnerability.
According to the Mayo Clinic, nasal surgery like rhinoplasty can improve airflow in patients with nasal obstructions, potentially alleviating symptoms of sleep apnea. While not a primary treatment, such procedures can offer significant relief for those with structural issues like a deviated septum.
