Posted October 03, 2016 in Nose
I strengthened her nasal tip using extended tissue from inside the nose to increase projection while simultaneously making her nose less upturned. This makes the tip stronger and narrower and prevents widening upon smiling. No direct nostril narrowing was needed. An added benefit of strengthening the internal structures of the nose (as opposed to simply […]
Posted August 18, 2016 in Nose
How Asian Noses Differ From Caucasian Noses Asian rhinoplasty does not try to create a Caucasian nose but rather to alter the nose so that it flatters the Asian face. Asian noses tend to have a flatter nasal bridge and a weaker nasal tip. The Asian nasal bridge starts a little lower around the eyelash […]
Posted July 11, 2016 in Eyelid
Every ethnic group has a few distinct characteristics. Common ones include skin color, hair texture, and eye shape. One of these traits is the “double eyelid,” where the upper eyelid has a natural, distinguishable fold above the eyelashes. While Caucasians and many other ethnic groups have this natural eyelid crease, approximately half of Asians do […]
Posted April 14, 2016 in BOTOX® Cosmetic, Non-surgical chin augmentation
Face shape can vary just as much as eye color or hair color. While some individuals may have narrow, weak jawlines, others may have prominent, enlarged, and masculine jawlines. Many of the Asian patients that we treat desire a more slender or feminine jawline to improve their face shape. Non-surgical jaw reduction with BOTOX® Cosmetic or […]
Posted February 22, 2016 in Non-surgical Fat Reduction, Other Non-Surgical Procedures
When it comes to body contouring, diet and exercise can only go so far. Some stubborn fat deposits will only go away with a more effective treatment. While many methods claim to be able to eliminate stubborn fat, there’s only one FDA-approved procedure that can freeze away stubborn fat. CoolSculpting® uses controlled, targeted cooling to […]
Posted December 09, 2015 in BOTOX® Cosmetic, Cheek and Jawline, Jaw Reduction, Non-surgical chin augmentation, Non-Surgical Facial Fillers & Other Injectables
In plastic surgery, it is important to understand that people of different ethnicities require unique treatments and techniques to help them achieve a balanced, natural appearance. Many Asian patients feel that their jawlines poorly affect the appearance of their face. The jawline may be prominent, out of proportion, or lack definition. Dr. Charles Lee offers […]
Posted September 29, 2015 in Other Non-Surgical Procedures, ThermiVa®, Vaginal Rejuvenation
One of the most intimate and pleasurable things we can experience in life is sex. No woman wants to feel uncomfortable with her femininity and sexuality, especially when she is in her sexual prime. There is now a non-surgical treatment option for vaginal rejuvenation called ThermiVa®. What Is ThermiVa®? ThermiVa® is a radiofrequency device with […]
Posted June 10, 2015 in Buccal Fat Removal, Cheek and Jawline
Plastic surgery tends to focus heavily on Western ideals of beauty. Therefore, many doctors are trained to sculpt and reshape the faces of people of Western descent. However, patients of Western descent have vastly different bone structures and aesthetic desires than those of Eastern descent. Asian patients especially have specific needs and goals that require […]
Posted March 27, 2015 in Nose
An important part of creating a beautiful nose is making sure that it is in harmony with the rest of the face and that it preserves the patient’s ethnic characteristics. For this reason, there are many differences between rhinoplasty for Asian patients and rhinoplasty for Caucasian patients.
