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How Is K-Pop Influencing Plastic Surgery Trends?

How Is K-Pop Influencing Plastic Surgery Trends?

2 Minute Read:  With the influence of K-Pop groups like BTS, Stray Kids, and ATEEZ, Korean beauty trends continue to grow in popularity. While eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty have been frequently sought by Asian women and regarded (often falsely) as a westernization of their features, V-line jaw reduction may be playing to a Korean aesthetic […]

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Top 3 Facial Asian Plastic Surgery Procedures

Top 3 Facial Asian Plastic Surgery Procedures

3 Minute Read:  Patients of all ethnicities turn to plastic surgery to improve the appearance of their aesthetic insecurities, and while some patients are interested in westernizing their ethnic appearance, most want to maintain their cultural identity. The truth is that everyone has their own unique beauty ideals, and achieving this is the common intent […]

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How Can Asian Rhinoplasty Build Up My Nasal Bridge?

How Can Asian Rhinoplasty Build Up My Nasal Bridge?

3 Minute Read:  It is both literal and figurative to say that the nose is central to our facial aesthetic. Not only does the nose sit in the middle of our faces, but it helps to balance and bring shape to the entire face. So, if you struggle with structural issues with the nose, then […]

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Can Asian Patients Undergo Laser Skin Resurfacing Safely?

Can Asian Patients Undergo Laser Skin Resurfacing Safely?

3 Minute Read:  The truth is that not all skin is the same, especially when you consider the skin of different ethnicities.  A prime example is the appearance of keloids, which are unsightly, raised lumps on the skin after an injury. Keloids are caused by an excess of protein (namely collagen) in the skin, and […]

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How Old Do I Need to Be for Asian Eyelid Surgery?

How Old Do I Need to Be for Asian Eyelid Surgery?

3 Minute Read:  Asian eyelid surgery, also known as Asian blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic surgical procedure often performed to create a natural-looking crease in the upper eyelid, consequently improving the eye’s definition. The procedure might also involve removing excess tissue to improve drooping upper eyelids and increase peripheral range of vision (hindered by the excess […]

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How Can I Prolong the Longevity of Injectable Fillers?

How Can I Prolong the Longevity of Injectable Fillers?

3 Minute Read:  Dermal fillers like JUVÉDERM®, Restylane®, and RADIESSE® are becoming increasingly popular as viable options for reversing common signs of aging, such as lines, wrinkles, and loss of facial volume. While these non-surgical treatments provide nearly immediate and visible results, the results will not last forever. The naturally occurring enzymes in dermal fillers […]

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What Should I Expect From Jaw Reduction Surgery and Recovery?

What Should I Expect From Jaw Reduction Surgery and Recovery?

3 Minute Read:  While desired by men, a squared-off chin and jawline are often unwanted by women. Unfortunately, women of Asian descent tend to have broader, stronger jawlines than women of other ethnicities. Therefore, jaw reduction surgery is common among many Asian women. A disproportionate jaw or protruding jawline is something that many Asian women […]

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