Asian Blepharoplasty
This article discusses in detail the cultural aesthetic issues that confront the surgeon interested in performing Asian blepharoplasty in terms of defining an aesthetic Asian ideal and the subject of…
Rhinoplasty in the Asian Nose
For Asian people with poorly developed dorsal height and tip height combined with thick skin, augmentation is the most common procedure in rhinoplasty. Nasal deformities are also prevalent. Frequent use…
African American Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty in patients of African descent requires a patient-specific approach, because the goals and ideal proportions differ from the white nose. This article discusses approaches to surgical correction of common…
Rhinoplasty in the Middle Eastern Nose
In this article, the main characteristics of Middle Eastern patients seeking rhinoplasty are reported. Besides the preoperative preparation, surgical techniques that can be used to obtain good results are discussed….
Facial Aesthetic Surgical Goals in Patients of Different Cultures
The purpose of facial aesthetic surgery is to improve the patient’s psychological well-being. To achieve this, the surgeon must understand the patient’s body image and their aesthetic and psychological expectations….
Beauty in a Multicultural World
The increased demand for facial cosmetic surgery has come from a more diverse, informed, and selective patient population from all walks of life. Virtually no two patients have the same…
Multicultural Issues in Facial Plastic Surgery
J. Regan Thomas, MD, Editor As facial plastic surgery technology, techniques, and approaches continue to evolve, it is of key importance to recognize that our patients and their needs are…
Forthcoming Issues
Forthcoming Issues Pediatric Facial Reconstruction Sherard S. Tatum, Editor Rhinoplasty: Contemporary Innovations Richard E. Davis, Editor Midface Rejuvenation Anthony P. Sclafani, Editor Recent Issues May 2014 Neck Rejuvenation Mark M….
Contributors
Consulting Editor J. REGAN THOMAS, MD Mansueto Professor and Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Editor J. REGAN THOMAS, MD Mansueto Professor…
