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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Dramatic Increase in Ethnic Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery has long been seen as something done by white, middle-aged trophy wives, but the truth is that has never really been the case, and, now more than ever, the people seeking cosmetic surgery include men and minorities. According to statistics by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the proportion of minorities seeking cosmetic surgery has increased by 50 % over the last four years. This is partly due to shifting demographics and greater acceptance of cosmetic surgery among minorities, but it is also due to a change within the industry itself. Years ago, the majority of surgeons were European-American, but this has changed. With the increase in numbers of minorities among the surgeons, the level of understanding of the needs of minority patients has also increased. For example, African-American doctors have pushed for innovations and greater sensitivity to the skin rejuvenation needs of African-American patients, including photoepilation. Similarly, Asian-American doctors, like Dr. Kim Kun, are among the innovators in Asian blepharoplasty. Like Dr. Kim, who performed the surgery on his own daughter, they can draw from personal experience to supplement their professional training. To learn more about Kim Facial Plastic Surgery's ethnosensitive practices, please contact us today for a consultation.
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4:28 PM
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Best Option for Healthy Appearance: Healthy Diet
Facial fillers have seen a dramatic increase in popularity in recent years, especially hyaluronic-acid-based fillers, like Restylane, whose use has grew by 35 % last year according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. However, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery cautions that fillers are sometimes used inappropriately. According to Dr. Rhoda Narins, past president of the ASDS, many celebrities are turning to fillers to conceal the effects of yo-yo dieting and unhealthy eating. "Since the face is the first part of the body to reflect unhealthy eating habits and dieting," she said, "more celebrities are requesting fillers to 'naturally' plump up sunken facial features." Extreme weight loss thins the skin, making the face appear empty, narrow, and aged. Celebrities use fillers to conceal the fact that their super-small figures are unnatural. Facial fillers are more appropriately used to combat the signs of aging, including the natural loss of fat. For this procedure, injectable fillers, including autologous fat, represent very good treatment options. Younger people with abnormally hollowed faces should consider it a sign that their weight loss may not be healthy. To learn more about the appropriate use of injectable fillers, please contact Kun Facial Plastic Surgery today to schedule your consultation.
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12:17 PM
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Aging Skin and Wrinkle Remedies
Some effects of aging cannot be prevented because they are timed by genetic triggers that are poorly understood. In general, as we age, three things take place: the regeneration process of skin slows down, the dermis (the inner layer of the skin) thins, and we lose subcutaneous fat. All three of these changes have significant consequences in making us look older, but they all can be mediated to some extent. When we are young, our skin is constantly shedding and renewing itself, but as we age, this process slows down. This leads to skin that is older, has experienced more sun and other factors, leading to dull skin with age spots and other signs of sun damage. The skin appears crepey and gets numerous fine wrinkles. A remedy to this process is to simply accelerate the natural shedding process by using a skin resurfacing technique such as dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, or facial peels. The dermis is the home of collagen and elastin to give strength and flexibility to the skin. Unfortunately, as we age, this layer of the skin thins. It loses collagen, and the elastin fibers break up. The combination of these factors can make the skin less elastic and more likely to retain folds and creases, what are known as dynamic wrinkles. This type of wrinkle can be remedied by using techniques that stimulate the production of collagen in the dermis, including resurfacing techniques, especially Fraxel. Sometimes, this type of wrinkle is not due to the skin at all, but due to the action of facial muscles. In this case, Botox treatments can remedy the wrinkles. Subcutaneous fat loss can have several significant effects. It can create hollows in the face, especially under the eyes and in the cheeks. It can also worsen nasolabial folds, which are mostly due to the laxness of skin. Hollows due to the loss of subcutaneous fat can be treated with the use injectable fillers, including autologous fat. Nasolabial folds can also be treated with the use of injectable fillers, or they can be treated with a facelift/necklift. To learn more about how treatments can help you achieve and maintain youthful-looking skin, email Kim Facial Plastic Surgery or call 770-458-4255 today for a consultation.
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12:29 PM
Monday, June 30, 2008
Maximizing Your Safety
All surgeries have risks, but the risks of plastic surgery can be minimized if you make the right choices. Here are some factors that can help you make sure your facial surgery is as safe as possible: - Make sure you meet your plastic surgeon before agreeing to the surgery. Your surgeon should be prepared to meet with you for as long as it takes to address your concerns, and not be brushing your questions aside to rush off to another appointment.
- Your surgeon should put safety first. A surgeon vested in a culture of safety, he or she will take care of many details that you can neither appreciate nor evaluate before the surgery. Gauge your surgeon's responses to questions during your consultation. Is safety at the forefront, or does it seem to be merely an afterthought?
- Check your surgeon's reputation, expertise, and experience. Your surgeon should not only be trained and skilled in your procedure, but he or she should have performed the surgery numerous times recently.
- Your surgery should take place either in a hospital or in an accredited surgical suite. The accreditation should be done either through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAHC) or the Ambulatory Surgical Center Association (ASCA).
- You surgeon and support personnel should all be up to date and certified in advanced cardiac life support, and have contingency plans prepared in the event of complications, including a transfer agreement with a nearby hospital.
Ask your surgeon about all these factors, and make sure you feel comfortable with his or her answers before you agree to surgery. To learn more about the steps we at Kim Facial Plastic Surgery take to make sure your cosmetic surgery is as safe as possible, please contact us today to schedule your consultation.
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3:11 PM
Friday, June 20, 2008
Nose Surgery May be the Solution You’re Looking For
Anyone who is self-conscious about his or her nose will find that rhinoplasty (a “nose job”) offers a newfound feeling of confidence. The procedure can significantly enhance an individual's facial appearance by creating a more balanced nose and an enhanced profile. A rhinoplasty procedure is completely customized to uniquely complement each individual's face, whether your desire is to remove a bump, taper a tip, or build up nasal depressions. After a careful analysis of your concerns and medical history, Dr. Kim will help you decide if rhinoplasty can give you the results you desire. Your nose surgery will be tailored to match your individual needs so you can achieve the most natural appearance. Typically, the skin of the nose is cut and lifted away from the bone and cartilage framework beneath, then shaped and sculpted to obtain optimum results. The incisions are most often placed inside the nose and hidden from view. When the surgery is complete, a splint may be applied to help your nose maintain its new shape. Some bruising and swelling can be expected following surgery, but applying ice and taking a mild pain reliever can offer effective relief. Keeping your head elevated and relaxing in bed is recommended for the first 24 hours following surgery. To learn more about rhinoplasty, please contact Dr. Kim’s office today to schedule an initial consultation.
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2:43 PM
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
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