Aesthetic Strategies for the Aging Asian Face
August 2007
in “
Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America
”
TLDR The document suggests using fat grafting and laser therapy to improve the aging Asian face and hair restoration techniques tailored to Asian hair characteristics, emphasizing natural results and cultural sensitivity.
The document from 2007 outlines aesthetic enhancement techniques for the aging Asian face, focusing on volume restoration through autologous fat grafting and addressing skin texture and pigmentation with nonablative laser therapy. It also discusses the challenges and strategies specific to hair restoration in Asian patients with alopecia, emphasizing the need for low graft-to-scalp angles and tightly interlocked distribution of smaller grafts to achieve a natural appearance. The paper acknowledges the lower hair density in Asians and the importance of setting realistic expectations for patients. It encourages surgeons to consider the unique aspects of aging in the Asian population and to strive for balance and harmony in facial features while respecting cultural differences and patient motivations.
