Aesthetic Strategies for the Aging Asian Face

July 2007 in “ Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America ”

Samuel M. Lam

autologous fat grafting nonablative laser therapy alopecia hair restoration graft-to-scalp angles hair density fat grafting laser therapy hair loss

Studysummary This article reviews approaches to facial aging in Asian patients, discussing cultural perspectives and proposing a new paradigm of youthful appearance, but provides no new clinical results. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

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.

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