Facelift Surgery: Tips for a Safe Recovery

Written by Chelsea Kim. Posted in Anti-Aging Treatment

As the years go by, the skin begins to lose its elasticity and firmness – the signs of aging will take its natural course. Nonetheless, the occurrences of crow’s feet, forehead creases as well as deeper folds may be combated against through a simple facelift surgery, also known as a rhytidectomy. Many maturing women have opted to fight against the signs of aging, and have been satisfied with their decision.

Refresh your look with a facelift and overcome the causes of heredity, personal habits, excessive exposure to the sun and the pull of gravity that get in your way of having flawless, youthful skin.

How to care for yourself after a facelift

Reportedly, most patients have experienced little pain after surgery; however, some degree of swelling and bruising is unavoidable. That said, a professional, qualified surgeon will still prescribe the necessary medication, to be on the safe side. To ensure a fast and smooth facelift recovery, do use a cold compress on affected areas – to relieve swelling and to keep it at a minimum.
Also, always keep your head elevated when lying down and give yourself the time to recuperate; keep activity levels at a minimum and avoid vigorous activity.
Recovery time usually takes two to three weeks even though some patients are able to return to work by the end of two weeks.
Bear in mind, however, that scarring from the procedure is inevitable but will fade away, gradually with time – nothing that a little make-up is unable to fix.

The best practices for a successful facelift

Much pressure is placed upon women in society, especially career women who have an image to maintain – with facelift surgery, the signs of premature aging can be removed as well as an increased sense of confidence. That said, the normal process of aging will continue even after the procedure and it is recommended that one seeks regular treatment in the maintenance of a fresh, youthful look.
Korean plastic surgery is often dubbed as the hottest spot in all of Asia for plastic surgery and beauty procedure purposes. It is a known fact that South Korea has had the most number of plastic surgery procedures done in a single year - also reflecting their abundance of best practices available on the market.

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Microcurrent Facelift: a brief overview

Written by Chelsea Kim. Posted in Anti-Aging Treatment

A microcurrent facelift is a form of non-surgical cosmetic plastic surgery that aims to reduce the appearance of sagging and wrinkled facial skin and here lies the quirk – there is no pain and recovery time involved in this procedure. Whoever said that beauty is pain should think twice as times have changed with recent technological advances.

An array of aesthetic benefits

-          Improves facial and neck muscle toner

-          Rejuvenates aging skin

-          Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines evident on aging skin.

-          Reduces puffiness

-          Evens out areas of unbalanced skin tone on face

-          Improves facial circulation

-          Exfoliates skin

-          Sun damage treatment

That said, these are just a handful of benefits of a microcurrent face lift procedure. All in all, the procedure itself, enhances the body’s natural production of collagen and elastin, improves circulation, hydrates, smoothens and firms the skin.

How Is the procedure done?

Originally developed to aid in the treatment of facial palsy and muscle tone – micro current face lift applies tiny micro-current electrical impulses to your skin. It is now commonly referred to as, “facial toning” and frequent maintenance – specifically, twelve procedures are ideally required for touching up and maintaining results. There is absolutely no need for pain killers as no substantial damage is done, and so, no down-time. The only after-care required would be to care and pamper your newly treated skin!

Is a microcurrent face lift for you?

For most, gone are the days of dreadful acne-ridden skin, a fairly common occurrence whilst the hormones are raging in one’s teenage years. If you’re one of the fortunate ones, a few things might still bother you – scarring, uneven facial tone and worst, signs of aging in the form of wrinkles. Fancy a safe procedure where little to no risk is involved?

Then, a microcurrent face lift  is probably for you if you understand the advantages of a  non-invasive facelift – a one-hour procedure, performed by a qualified professional. That said, microcurrent face lifts are not the latest of its kind for in recent times; there is stem cell facial toning, another non-surgical procedure.

When putting your aesthetic beauty in the hands of another, it is of absolute importance to seek professional help.  Korean Plastic Surgery is renowned for their best practices, ranking as number one in the total number of plastic surgery procedures done in year 2010.

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Why are Asian Doctors the Best for Facial Plastic Surgery?

Written by Chelsea Kim. Posted in Facial Bone Surgery

Would you believe that the first facial plastic surgery was performed in India thousands of years ago? In fact Sushutra, an Indian surgeon and a teacher during 600 BC, is often called the father of Surgery. At that time, facial plastic surgery was performed for people who needed facial reconstruction due to congenital defects and deformities. It was during World War 1 that techniques in face contouring surgery were improved, and performed on soldiers whose faces were disfigured because of the ravages of war. After World War 2, facial plastic surgery was not only used to reconstruct the face of people with physical deformities, but for cosmetic purposes too. The field of facial plastic surgery widened and encompassed numerous procedures, like nose surgery, eye surgery, and face contouring.

At the onset, facial plastic surgery was not as popular as it is now. People, especially in Asian countries, were hesitant to undergo procedures to improve one’s looks due to cultural beliefs and perceptions that you must be content with what you have been born with. It was only during the 1990s that facial plastic surgery became more acceptable, thus paving the way for a boom in the facial plastic surgery field.

What are the Most Popular Types of Facial Plastic Surgery?

There are numerous types of facial plastic surgeries that are in demand in Asia. As Asians become more exposed to the western culture and its standard of beauty, popularity of nose surgery in Asia and double eyelid surgery in reshaping the Asian flavor has surged. Asians want double eyelids, aquiline noses, and even oval faces. These surgeries are not as popular in the western hemisphere, because Caucasian and European faces are structured differently due to genetics, and as the standards of beauty has become universal, it is very understandable that Asians would want to be at par with their western counterparts. Because the younger generations of Asians are more open to change, and are willing to spend for a more westernized look, the demand for these types of surgeries has become wide-spread in Asia.

Are Asian Doctors the Best for Facial Plastic Surgery?

Although there are thousands of doctors specializing in these types of surgeries all over the world, studies show that Asian doctors are the best for people of Asian descent. In fact, there are certain procedures, such as face contouring involving cheekbone and jawbone surgeries, which are not usually done by western medical experts. Asian doctors understand the facial and bone structure of people of Asian descent, and have spent years to train and specialize in procedures involving Asian faces. In fact, this is the reason why Asians from all over the world travel to Asian countries to have their face done and devote time in considering medical tourism to be able to earn that dream faces they really want.

Asian doctors are also gifted with the ability to make their patients feel comfortable. This is very important to gain the trust of their patients. It is often said that the success of any surgery is dependent on the skills of the doctor and the patient’s trust. Asian doctors are the best because they are highly trained, skilled, and most of all, compassionate.

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Facial Plastic Surgery: Making Delicate and Gentle Asian Faces

Written by Chelsea Kim. Posted in Facial Bone Surgery

Beauty standards would tell individuals that the shape and size of the facial skeleton plays a huge role when it comes to facial appearance. Among the many cultural backgrounds worldwide, the facial features can be a contributing factor in differentiating one from the other. Caucasians faces lean toward being longer and narrower. Meanwhile, Asians have larger, wider, and flatter facial aspects.

High cheekbones and distinct mandibular shape are unique to most East Asians, particularly the Koreans and Japanese. People from the West value such facial features, and such facial aspects are often augmented through optimal aesthetic looks. Conversely, due to the more subtle topography of the typical Asian face, zygomas and mandibular angles are highly prominent, thus upsetting the balance, eventually leading to a facial appearance that is overly flat, wide, and square. Such facial features are associated to the masculine mien, which is not one that is preferred by most Asian ladies.

What are the principles behind facial plastic surgery?

There are two principles in facial contouring surgery that help enhance the balance in your facial features: augmentation and reduction. Facial profile can be intensely transformed by augmenting deficient areas, as well as reducing prominent areas. The process of augmentation includes filling in or reconfiguring the patient’s own tissues. Meanwhile, reduction is achieved by contouring or removing a particular facial bone. The primary goal of such procedures is to harmonize and complement the facial proportions. The nose, cheek, and chin uniquely form a structural triangle of the face. A balance between these complexes may be achieved through surgery on one or more of these anatomic facets.

Facial Plastic Surgeries for Asian Ladies

Asian ladies favor a more gentle and feminine facial shape. This can be quite a challenge to them, due to their natural facial characteristics. In achieving a forgiving and enhanced facial feature, several face contouring surgeries can be undertaken to alter the facial bones. Paranasal Augmentation, Cheekbone or Jawbone Surgeries, and Chin Augmentations are the usual facial contouring operations available in Asia. Many countries in Asia specialize in such procedures, and Korea is among the top 3 medical tourism destinations in Asia known to attract the largest number of patients to undertake such procedures. There are many options available when it come to global medical tourism but many Asian medical tourists prefer to fly to Korea for the understanding and highly skilled physicians, as well as up-to-date and highly advanced facilities and equipment. That is perhaps why it comes as no surprise that many believe Asian doctors are the best in facial plastic surgery.

Benefits of Facial Plastic Surgery

There are several benefits attached to facial plastic surgeries. Such perks continue to grow in number as the procedures become more wide-ranging and complex. For most Asians, the advantage that they value most is an enhanced facial contour. Cosmetic surgeons reconfigure the underlying facial structures to refurbish a long-lasting and eye-catching facial contour. With today’s technology, cases of unnatural and artificial facial pulling strategies after a surgery are reduced to a very small number, if not totally eliminated. Surgeons now can achieve a natural-looking face after a cosmetic surgery.

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