Asian plastic surgery is a growing niche within the aesthetic surgery market. Asian women require special care to preserve their unique anatomical and facial characteristics, while still allowing them to fulfill their body image goals. It is no surprise that Asian cosmetic surgery has become one of the most popular areas of specialization for plastic surgeons around the world.
This resource section provides several articles specifically targeted towards Asian patients. These topical discussions will assist patients in finding surgical services which will complement their unique beauty.
Asian Plastic Surgery History
In the past, many doctors tried to use procedures and techniques developed for Caucasian patients on their Asian clients. These techniques sometimes produced strange-looking results, which often compromised the intrinsic beauty of the Asian face and form.
Many patients were dissatisfied with their results and had to endure an unfulfilling surgical experience. Surgeons took time to learn that most Asian women did not want to completely change their look, but instead, only wanted to enhance and maximize their own unique beauty.
Once specific techniques were developed for Asian patients, the entire industry grew exponentially in predominantly Asian surgical markets worldwide.
Asian cosmetic surgery should also take into account the unique features enjoyed by East Asians and not compromise cultural identity in order to appear more western.
Asian breast surgery, including Asian breast augmentation, has enjoyed increasing popularity year over year. Just remember that breast implants for Asian women should always be proportionately sized for the most natural-looking results.
Asian blepharoplasty techniques can change the eye shape of Asian patients, but can also be used to simply improve the aesthetics of a person’s natural eye shape.
Asian Aesthetic Surgery Considerations
The most vital criteria to consider when operating on an Asian patient are to preserve her distinct ethnic identity and maintain her intrinsic cultural beauty.
For darker or delicate skinned Asian patients, special care must always be taken not to scar her skin. Darker skin is far more prone to the development of noticeable or even raised keloid scars during surgery. Abnormal scarring is one of the most common events to ruin an otherwise perfect operative procedure.
Asian patients should consult with their surgeons in great detail to avoid altering their body beyond the natural variations of their racial genetics. An Asian woman who is given Caucasian features might be greatly disheartened with her operation, if she merely wanted to fine tune the beautiful features she was born with, rather than reinvent her overall look.
As an Asian woman, make sure to be very specific when discussing body image expectations with your doctor prior to surgery.
Asian Plastic Surgery Tips
The Asian female form is a beautiful sight to behold and is certainly not in need of changing to appear “less Asian”. Adding cosmetic enhancements to the physical body should make an Asian woman look like an improved version of herself, not like another person altogether. This is particularly true if the changed features appear out of place on the Asian anatomy.
Asian patients considering cosmetic surgery should take extra time to learn about their surgical options and locate an experienced surgeon who is familiar with the ins and outs of Asian aesthetics.
Detailed preparation will facilitate a far better post-surgical result and will preserve all the natural beauty which makes you who you truly are.
Asian Plastic Surgery Specialist
Dr. Shim Ching – Honolulu, Hawaii
