Asian Eyelid Surgery to Westernize the Facial Appearance
Approximately 50 percent of those who are of Asian decent have distinct eyelid structures that lack a crease in the upper eyelid. In order to create this crease and what is commonly referred to as a more “Westernized” look, many individuals, more specifically females, undergo Asian eyelid surgery.
Media attention on beautiful, nearly flawless women rarely depicts females of Asian cultures; this often portrays the idea that a certain facial anatomy and ethnicity is more aesthetically attractive and desirable. However, those who opt to undergo this procedure have been criticized of abandoning their heritage and culture in the name of vanity. Patients who undergo this surgery claim, however, that they are not necessarily looking to westernize their face, but to create a crease that better suits their features.
This procedure, termed “Asian Eyelid Surgery,” entails removing small amounts of fat, tissue, and skin in the area where a natural crease would be. Once the incision heals, scars are hidden in the new crease. A common improvement for female patients who undergo this procedure is their use of eye shadow make up. Prior to surgery, many are unable to wear cosmetics due to their lack of visibility from hooding.
Those in the Beverly Hills area who are interested in Asian eyelid surgery may contact Charles S. Lee, M.D. at Enhance Plastic Surgery.
Eyelid Surgery | Comments (0)Maintain Facelift Results with Non-Surgical Treatments
Individuals who want to achieve a more youthful facial appearance often undergo cosmetic plastic surgery, specifically facelift surgery. However, in order to obtain optimal results, many plastic surgeons are now recommending a combination of non-surgical treatments with their facelift surgery. Because the surgery only repositions the facial skin to a more youthful appearance, the skin and finer signs of aging are not corrected. Performing both types of rejuvenation can help provide an overall enhancement and prolong results of the surgical procedure.
Some of the commonly paired treatments include Botox ® injections, fillers, and laser resurfacing. Although facelift surgery can provide patients with drastic and long-term rejuvenation, these non-invasive procedures can “fine tune” the smaller details that reveal aging of the skin. Lines, wrinkles, sun spots, and uneven complexions can be remedied with Botox, Juvederm ™, Restylane ®, or Fraxel ® laser treatments. When performed by a qualified and experienced surgeon, the combination of these procedures can provide patients with natural-looking results. Oftentimes, a secondary facelift procedure may not be necessary as time passes due to undergoing these non-surgical treatments.
Beverly Hills facelift surgeon Jason B. Diamond, M.D., F.A.C.S. can create a personalized surgical plan to create the most advantageous results. Along with injectables and laser treatments, Dr. Diamond offers FotoFacial RF ™ and skin tightening. Additional information regarding surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation is available on his website.
Face Lift | Comments (0)How Much Should Facelift Surgery Cost?
How much should you pay for a facelift? According to some pundits, it depends on how famous you are. Take recent rumors over Madonna’s plastic surgery bill, which allegedly exceeds $200,000. Compared to the Queen of Pop, D-list celebrity Heidi Montag’s $30,000 makeover is a pittance. But if the rule extends to relatively common folk (i.e. those of us who have never graced the cover of a magazine), the cost of a cosmetic surgery is presumably much lower.
So how does this all factor into that old adage that says “You get what you pay for?” Does that apply to plastic surgery? In many ways, it does. For example, many professional cosmetic surgeons have spoken out against a new trend towards nationally branded, low-cost “mini-lifts.” These cost a fraction of the price of a full face lift but have received mixed testimonials from patients.
But on the other end of the spectrum, there are limits to the notion of premium pricing for face lift surgery. At a certain point, patients go beyond paying top dollar for top service and enter into the realm of overpayment. According to a quote in a recent article in a plastic surgeon from Orange County, facelifts that cost up to $75,000 don’t look much different than procedures that cost a lot less.
The same article highlights ways that celebrities pay more for their cosmetic surgery than the average person would. For example, most normal plastic surgery patients wouldn’t pay the plastic surgeon to fly out to their home in order to avoid paparazzi. Furthermore, patients can also save money by having multiple procedures done at the same time. For instance, if a patient were to receive a rhinoplasty and a facelift on the same day, they would only pay the facility fee and the anesthesia fee once. In this way, much of the added costs involved with a celebrity facelift have more to do with additional services and special treatment, having less to do with the actual results.
Bottom-line: Patients typically get what they pay for in terms of plastic surgery. But many of the costs that go hand-in-hand with the trappings of fame don’t apply to the rest of us, meaning you don’t have to pay as much as Madonna did to get great results!
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