Facial Plastic Surgery Blog

Recent trends in plastic surgery have included more natural-looking rejuvenation treatments, minimally invasive procedures, customization, and a lot more interest from men.

When it comes to rhinoplasty, there are many different types of procedures that can be performed, including cosmetic, functional, ethnic, revision, and reconstructive rhinoplasty. However, these subsets of the procedure are typically not performed as standalone procedures. They are instead usually combined to help give patients the results they seek.

When it comes to plastic surgery, you want to be able to customize your procedure as much as possible. These days, our understanding of the effects of aging is much better than it once was, and facial plastic surgeons understand that everyone ages at a different rate, and in different areas of the face more quickly than others. This is why a full facelift can be a great idea for people with significant signs of aging in several areas of the face.

While each rhinoplasty patient is unique, each ethnic group tends to have similar nasal characteristics which are worth noting in rhinoplasty procedures. Plastic surgeons who specialize in rhinoplasty generally have a good grasp of the techniques that work well for patients in each group, offering “ethnic” rhinoplasty, which refers to any type of non-Caucasian cosmetic nasal surgery. Asian rhinoplasty is a common request for facial plastic surgeons, but not every provider has the experience to give patients good results. So what are some common goals in Asian rhinoplasty, and how are they accomplished?

While your skin can withstand a lot from the elements, from your everyday lifestyle, and from other factors, it’s not always equipped to handle certain stresses after you have undergone a skin procedure or plastic surgery. Your skin needs some extra help and TLC to heal properly and avoid complications after treatment.