Sleepy looking eyes

Sleepy looking eyes, 

should be improved with “ptosis correction surgery” rather than double eyelid surgery!

A patient at her 22 years old, who underwent double eyelid surgery last year, is considering revision these days. She had double eyelid surgery because of the feeling of tired and sleepy eyes, but even after the surgery, her concern was not improved much. As a result, there are many concerns about whether or not to undergo a revision.

Even after double eyelid surgery, we can often see cases of complaining being not enlarged or improved much in the feeling or looking tired and sleepy. If you are often told that your eyelids are sagging or that you usually look sleepy, you should be suspicious of ‘eyelid ptosis’.

Ptosis of the eyelid is due to congenitally weak muscle that is used to open the eyes or by acquired factors such as aging and injury. If you have ptosis symptoms, the eyelids cover your eyes, which makes you look drowsy and stuffy.

Although many people consider double eyelid surgery to treat ptosis, ptosis is basically a symptom that covers the pupil due to weak muscle strength. Therefore, since double eyelid surgery alone does not solve the problem, the muscle tension must be adjusted through ptosis correction surgery.

In the case of blepharoplasty, this method will remove the excessive skins and fats on upper eyes to make clearer eyes with correction of the eye muscle. Since it improves the root cause of ptosis and strengthens the power to open the eyes, it can change the drowsy-looking eyes into brighter-looking eyes. In some cases, it may be combined with double eyelid surgery.

Ptosis correction can be divided into two major methods: incision and non-incision. Generally, most of ptosis correction has incised the upper eyelid directly. Incisional ptosis correction is suitable if the eyelid skin is very saggy or if the symptoms of ptosis are severe. It can also help reducing eyelid fat and muscle mass.

On the other hand, non-incisional ptosis correction is a surgery to shorten the length of the muscle by putting a thread inside the eyelid without cutting the surgical site. The shorter the muscle length, the stronger the eye opening power. In particular, non-incisional ptosis correction has the advantage of shorter recovery period than incisional method. Although there are individual differences, it usually has a recovery period of 5 to 7 days, and the surgical site normally almost recovers in a month.

Dr. Hyuntaek Lee from Banobagi Plastic Surgery Clinic says “There are areas where it is difficult to accurately determine the eye condition unless the doctor are an expert. So it is important to choose the surgical method that is most suitable through consultation with the medical staff and to fully discuss the post-operative result."

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Nasolabial Folds, What are the points to note when wanting to improve it?

Nasolabial Folds, 

What are the points to note when wanting to improve it?

As you age, the wrinkles around your mouth are just as concerned as the wrinkles around your eyes. In particular, the marionette wrinkles and nasolabial folds are a representative aging process. Nasolabial folds are from the nose to the outer corners of the mouth, and marionette line is the wrinkles from the outer corners of the mouth toward the chin.

We will look ten years younger than our actual age without the wrinkles on the skin. However, nasolabial and marionette wrinkles are not easy to treat. It is difficult to see effects only with cosmetics or self-care. Accordingly, there is increasing interest in improving wrinkles with medical help. Botox and filler are easy and economical treatment to improve wrinkles around the mouth. It is especially good to use a long-lasting filler for nasolabial folds that have a lot of movement whenever you eat, drink, or speak.

If there is a limit to the effect with botox or filler, a lifting procedure can be considered. If you are young or if the wrinkles are not severe, laser lifting such as Thermage or Ulthera would be a good option. Laser lifting allows returning to daily life immediately after the procedure, and there is less worry about bruising and swelling because no needle is used during the procedure.

If the nasolabial fold is deeply resided or the age is over 40-50, thread lifting is preferred to laser lifting. In particular, the elastic band lifting is a procedure to restore the elasticity of the skin on the lower face such as cheeks and chins by using a special material elastic band instead of thread. It has higher tensile strength (tolerant to stretch) than conventional lifting threads. The lasting period is longer than the existing thread lifting.

If you are in your 50s to 60s or older, it is worth considering incisional face lifting. Face lifting is a surgery that removes wrinkles and tightens the skin by lifting up that is separated from the fascia layer after incising the back of the ear or the scalp to remove fat and sagging skin.

The important thing is that appropriate treatment in the earlier stage of aging significantly delays wrinkling rather than receiving a treatment after aging has been processed.

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Inconvenience of Frequent Filler Treatment

So What is Collagen Filler?

There would be nothing more bothering than the visible wrinkles when you want to improve your facial look. As aging progresses naturally, wrinkles that have become deeper and the volume that is lost are often not covered even with a thicker makeup on. Accordingly, many people are looking for fillers that enhance skin elasticity and improve volume. 

Since different types of filler has a variety of ingredients and its effect is different, it is good to learn more about the types then proceed with the treatment.

Wrinkles occur when collagen and protein that affect skin elasticity decreases. Accordingly, collagen fillers are attracting attention among various filler formulations. A collagen filler, Artecoll, which utilizes a substance that induces collagen production is a semi-permanent procedure that maintains the effect from shortly 1~2 years to more than 10 years.

Also a collagen filler ‘Juvelook’ with fine particle structure can be injected near the epidermis of the skin, so it is suitable for filling fine wrinkles, pores, and scars. The volume of the cheeks is often lost by aging which cause to look haggard, and in this case, such as ‘Lenisna’ is effective with the characteristic of creating natural volume effect over time.

The effect of hyaluronic acid fillers, which are commonly used, lasts for a short time, so it requires to be regularly applied which is inconvenient. Collagen filler has the advantage of maintaining a semi-permanent effect even without multiple treatments.

In the case of collagen filler, it is effective to use it on the forehead, lips, and nasolabial folds rather than the facial parts with thin or sensitive skin layer. As the effect lasts for a long time, it is important to consider many aspects such as clinic and side effects when deciding on the first treatment.

It is recommended to consider whether the clinic is using genuine production and right amount, which filler brand to use, and also post-treatment management is properly established. If you consider it a simple procedure and do not follow systematic management, side effects such as inflammation or swelling can occur. Therefore, it is important to make a decision through sufficient consultation.

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Sagging Breasts Due To Giving Birth and Aging

Sagging Breasts Due To Giving Birth and Aging; Can be improved by Breast Lifting Surgery

A woman's breast is a key part of beautiful body line and an important body part that reveals femininity. However, the fat and mammary gland tissue in the chest also lose elasticity after pregnancy and childbirth due to the rapid hormonal changes. The resulting sagging phenomenon not only causes discomfort in daily life, but also causes extreme stress such as psychological atrophy and loss of confidence.

Causes of breast sagging, called breast ptosis, include decreased skin elasticity due to aging, deformation caused by pregnancy and lactation, congenital sagging, and sudden weight change. In general, women with large breasts often experience the aging of the breast line as early as their mid-twenties.

Sagging breast surgery is usually needed when the nipple is located below the bottom line of the breasts. Sagging breast surgery is usually classified in three stages, depending on the position of the nipple. When the breast is not large but sagging with the nipple located 1cm lower than the bottom line of the breasts is the first case. When there is a feeling of volume in the breasts but sagging with the nipple located 2~3cm lower than the bottom line of the breasts is second. When there is no volume but sagging with the nipple located more than 3cm lower than the bottome line of the breasts.

The procedures and surgeries performed by breast condition include laser lifting, breast correction, breast reduction, and breast augmentation. Since the degree of sagging breasts varies from person to person, it is important to accurately and closely grasp the current condition and correct it right.

In order to correct the sagging breasts without making a big change in the size of the breast, the problem should be improved with breast ptosis correction surgery, and in order to solve the size and sagging problem at the same time, breast reduction and augmentation should be considered.

Since the ultimate goal of sagging breast surgery is to improve the breast elastically and beautifully, it is important to find the shape and size of the breast that fits the individual's body shape and needs. A customized surgery plan should be established in consideration of the proportions of the body after sufficient consultation with a specialist with surgical skills.

If you choose a hospital based on the competence of professional medical staff with abundant experience and know-how, you can increase your satisfaction and minimize concerns about side effects.

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 Face contouring surgery Q&A 

answered by a plastic surgeon

As the small and slim facial shape has been recognized as one of the representative beauty standards, the number of people concerning of protruded cheekbones and angular jaws also has been increased. If the cheekbones are protruding or the square jaw is big, 

it gives a strong impression and may look older than the actual age. Accordingly, more and more people are considering face contouring surgery to improve the image.

Pay attention if you want to look young with a small and slim facial shape! We’ve asked Dr. Changhyun Oh, one of the head surgeons and founders of Banobagi Plastic Surgery Clinic, for questions regarding face contouring surgery.

★ If the face is big, can I have face contouring surgery?

Not only the big and over-developed facial bones make the face look big but also the over-developed facial muscles make the face look angular and big. If your facial muscles are developed, you can make your face slimmer with jaw botox or masseter muscle reduction. Botox has the advantage as being easy and convenient treatment than a surgery, but it requires periodic treatment. The masseter muscle reduction surgery may be burdensome as incision and anesthesia are required, but it is maintained semi-permanently after one operation.

Contrary to this, if the facial bone itself is developed, face contouring surgery should be considered. Face contouring surgery is literally a cosmetic surgery that corrects the contours of the face. It is largely divided into cheekbone reduction, square jaw reduction, and chin tip surgery(genioplasty). Face contouring is performed when the cheekbones and square jaw are excessively protruded or for the cases of facial asymmetry, short chin, and lantern jaw. Through surgery, it can be improved to a smaller and slimmer facial line and make other facial features look more defined and balanced.

★ How long will it take to recover after face contouring surgery?

Face contouring surgery is performed with general anesthesia, and the operation takes about 1 to 2 hours. In the case of square jaw reduction, hospitalization is required for about a day, but cheekbone reduction and chin tip surgery can be discharged on the same day without hospitalization. The stitches will be removed 1~2 weeks after the surgery. After face contouring surgery, the main swelling usually subsides in 1~2 weeks. Normally, you can go to school or work in about a week. After about 3 weeks, the swelling would subside to some extent and look like the level of swelling after extraction of the wisdom teeth. However, the recovery time differs by individual health status and lifestyle. 

★What should be considered when choosing face contouring surgery hospital?

First of all, it is most important to confirm that the medical staff is a plastic surgeon with a lot of clinical experience. If you entrust the surgery to a plastic surgeon who has encountered various face contouring surgery cases, you can minimize side effects and expect high satisfaction with surgery.

In particular, in the case of surgery that deals with bones like face contouring, an anatomical analysis process considering bone structure, density, the location of nerves and vessels, and more is essential through advanced equipment such as 3D computed tomography (CT). This is because 3D CT scans play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment direction of the musculoskeletal system.

Also, surgery that requires general anesthesia, such as face contouring, must be performed in collaboration with a plastic surgeon and an anesthesiologist. Emergency medical equipment should also be equipped in all operating rooms in case of an emergency.

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Trendiest Korean Beautiful Faces

What are the trending Korean Beautiful Faces?

As the market for cosmetic surgery increases, trends do as well. Kpop idols and celebrities set the beauty standards for male and female patients. Therefore, what is considered as Korean beautiful faces differs from generation to generation. 

Kpop music and Korean drama play a huge role in how people look at attractiveness. It is very common for patients to ask a plastic surgeon in clinics, 

“I want to look like this person”. Moreover, there is this expectation to look beautiful and perfect. It’s not surprising, since Korea’s soft power is greatly influencing other countries’ perspectives on beauty.

Korea continues to be one of the world’s best places to receive cosmetic plastic surgery. The most in vogue surgeries are double eyelid, rhinoplasty, and facial contouring. One can even argue dental braces are a type of cosmetic surgery.

Furthermore, men and women want to wake up every morning confident about their looks. In the digital age of social media, first impressions and how you look is important. This also applies to job advancement, not just dating.

In an episode of Radio Star, a South Korean talk show, actress Hong Soo Ah told the interviewers that she had surgery done so she could be casted in different roles. She stated, “I always felt that I was being limited as an actor. I was always playing these lighthearted, playful, youngest daughter-like roles. But I wanted access to a wider range of roles, and to play characters with more depth.”

Whatever the reason, either it is to cover a birth defect or have a tummy tuck—it is all about feeling good about one’s self. 

We have come up with a list of Korea’s trendiest faces for patients, divided between male and female celebrities.

 

Popular Female Faces for Cosmetic Surgery

Every year patients come in with pictures of celebrities they hope to look like. Popular trends of who is the most beautiful celebrity is never the same. Furthermore, here is a list of what female patients ask their surgeons to refer to. Here are some Korean beautiful faces for women:

BlackPink’s Jennie

Kpop has taken over the world by a storm and BlackPink is at the forefront of what is hot. Jennie is charismatic and beautiful. Her facial expressions are intense, elegant and cute. Although Jennie’s eyes are naturally double lidded, it looks closer to common Asian eyes.

Moreover, the new trend is to look more defined, yet still keep a natural Asian look. Many patients desire to give off a similar Jennie vibe. Therefore, her face is in high demand.

 

Girls Generation’s Yoona

Yoona is a popular choice among patients because she has a traditional South Korean beauty . Apparently, Yoona’s double eyelids and sharp, pointy nose are highly desirable among patients. Her name echoes in the conversations of Korea’s most attractive actresses.

 

Red Velvet’s Irene

Irene continues to be voted as the most beautiful idol. It’s no surprise that people seek clinics to help them achieve their beauty goals to look similar to Irene. 

Many patients desire to have the same features as she, because of her symmetrical eyes, mouth, and nose.

 

Shin YeEun

The JYP Entertainment actress appears in multiple music videos, as well as popular web drama series, ATeen. Female patients choose Shin YeEun 

because her face gives a natural, fresh and beautiful look. Sources suggest that she will continue to be a popular choice in plastic and cosmetic surgery clinics.

 

Popular Male Faces for Cosmetic Surgery

It is now becoming more common for men to enter plastic surgery clinics. 

Men want to look just as beautiful as women, and look towards Kpop idols and celebrities as the beauty standards. Like women, men patients want to appear more feminine, but still keep masculine traits.

Therefore, facial and body contour, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery are in demand. Dr Lee Hyun-taek, a head surgeon and founder of our clinic, tells the South China Morning Post that “for men, we have a similar concept, ‘jimsung-dol’ which means ‘monster idol’; a young, cute-looking guy with a very muscular and toned body shape.” This concept is especially popular among men who desire to change their looks.

Furthermore, here is a list of Korean beautiful faces that male patients ask their surgeons to emulate. In no particular order:

 

BTS’ Jimin

Jimin is a popular choice for men because he represents the masculine, 

yet feminine vibe that appeals to patients. His cute-looking face, mixed with his toned jawline is what girls swoon over. Therefore, he is often referred to for both Korean and international clients.

 

Shinee’s Taemin

Taemin is another perfect example of “jimsung-dol”. His face has feminine qualities to it, but holds a masculine vibe as well. Women have voted him to be one of Korea’s sexiest men. Many male patients look towards the Kpop  idol for inspiration on how they want to reinvent their look.

 

EXO’s Sehun

Patients have said that Exo’s Sehun has a fresh and traditional Korean male look. His beauty exudes beyond his performance as an idol, and women go crazy for it. Male patients drop his name in clinics in hope to obtain the same kind of masculine and sensitive energy. His nose, eyes and lips give a natural look that patients desire.

 

In conclusion, Korean beauty is always changing as time progress. We will help patients achieve their beauty goals. It is obvious that cosmetic patients are looking to keep their natural Asian features, but also hope to define areas of their face that can make them more beautiful. Contact us today to get a consultation.

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The Mental Change That Comes With Cosmetic Surgery

 

Why do patients choose to receive surgical procedures? What, aside from the physical change, comes with receiving plastic surgery?

The views of plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery differ in every part of the world. Many times, the distinct difference lies in money and social status. However, in South Korea, surgical procedures hold a different connotation. When a person lives in a society that highly values physical beauty it can be hard to live comfortably.

Of course, every person has something to offer the world, but sometimes the way they look will hinder their ability to communicate with the world. The mental change becomes increasingly negative for people that deal with these issues. Patients once believed they couldn’t change their physical features; however, we can give our patients the option to enhance their current physical situations.

What If A Patient’s Age Is Starting To Show?

At our clinic, we have many options that can help a patient achieve their once youthful past. From facial contouring procedures to anti-aging procedures, we allow our patients to explore our extensive repertoire to choose what fits best. With our years of experience and many amazing specialists, we help to guide our patients to what fits best.

Our anti-aging procedures include everything from facelifts to stem cell therapy. Our materials range from synthetic Elasticum to FDA approved Endotine. Both materials are used to generate discreet facelifts.

The best factor of both materials is that they assimilate into the tissue and become one with the skin. While elasticum integrates completely, the endotine will eventually disintegrate after the droopy skin is taken care of.

What If A Patient Has Needs Help Losing Fat After Major Weight Loss?

The journey to a healthy lifestyle is hard and long. Exercise, diet, and a positive mental capacity all help a patient toward major weight loss. Once a patient achieves the goal of major weight loss, they must also deal with the obstacles that come afterward. One of those obstacles is stubborn amounts of fat issue.

These small pockets of fat make the body look awkward, especially after a patient's body undergoes such a large physical change. To get rid of this fat tissue, our patients have the option of undergoing body contouring procedures. They can choose from the following procedures:

• Whole-body liposuction
• Localized liposuction
• Dual slim procedure

Patients can choose to undergo one or more to attain the result of a natural, aesthetically pleasing body.

How Can These Procedures Help To Create A Well Balanced Mentality?

A person that has trouble feeling confident within themselves will have trouble feeling confident in any area of life. Confidence is a large mental change that affects all areas of life. The situations vary from patient to patient, but the results are normally the same. All our patients want is to be happy and successful.

Perhaps a mother is trying to come back from having children and she needs help with her weight loss journey. Or an older woman wants to rid herself of wrinkles and droopy skin, so she can look like her younger self. These situations and more can greatly affect the mental changes a person goes through.

A part of our job is to take those mental changes into account. We want our patients to be proud of the results and learn to love every part of themselves.

In Conclusion

The usual connotation of plastic surgery is generally negative. Yet the results produce such a positive mental change that our patients go on to lead happy, fulfilling lives. With so many successful procedures, we have absolute proof that plastic surgery is a positive experience.

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