This points, again, to the difference in usage. Basically, "if yes" only works if there's a question that is obviously answerable only with yes or no, and even there it's not necessarily preferred. In contrast, "if so" works even if there's no explicit question, or if it's a bit fuzzier. Examples where "if yes" is dubious or wrong: More @Wikipedia
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